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Fine Art, Etching, Rembrandt self-portrait etching by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, titled Self-Portrait in a Cap, Open-Mouthed. Created in 1630, when the artist was around 24 years old, this small print (approximately 2 x 1.75 inches) is part of a series where Rembrandt experimented with various facial expressions.
Artwork Details
Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)
Title: Self-Portrait in a Cap, Open-Mouthed (also known as Self-portrait in a cap, with eyes wide open)
Date: 1630
Medium: Etching and drypoint
Dimensions: Plate is approximately 5.1 x 4.4 cm (2 x 1.75 inches)
Location: Examples are held in major collections including the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., and the Norton Simon Museum
Description
The image is a detailed study of a young man's face, rendered in black ink on ivory-white paper. The artist's face, framed by curly hair and a dark, floppy cap, is depicted with an expression of apparent wonder or surprise, featuring wide-open eyes, raised eyebrows, and slightly parted, pursed lips. The intricate crosshatching technique showcases Rembrandt's mastery of the printmaking medium. |
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