Kop van kalende man met snor 1780s

Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine's 1780s etching, "Kop van kalende man met snor", depicts the profile of a balding man with a mustache. The small size (27 mm x 21 mm) and detailed lines create an intimate and expressive portrait. Norblin, known for his skill as a portraitist and printmaker, captured the sitter's character with sensitivity and realism in this detailed study of facial features. The etching is a fine example of Norblin's mastery of the medium and provides a glimpse into his artistic style.