De dwerg Veith Schöberl von Gümpendriel, ca. 1710 1705 - 1715
martinengelbrecht
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
Martin Engelbrecht's 18th-century etching, "De dwerg Veith Schöberl von Gümpendriel," depicts a dwarf named Veith Schöberl from Gümpendriel. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Engelbrecht's mastery of caricature, portraying the dwarf with exaggerated features, a wide-brimmed hat, and a humorous expression. The engraving captures a moment in Veith's life, showcasing his small stature, but also his personality and spirit, offering a glimpse into societal perceptions of dwarfism in the early 18th century.
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