Standbeeld van Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn op het Rembrandtplein te Amsterdam by J.L. Lacoste

Standbeeld van Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn op het Rembrandtplein te Amsterdam 1852 - 1854

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statue

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light pencil work

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shading to add clarity

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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etching

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

This lithograph, created by J.L. Lacoste between 1852 and 1854, depicts a statue of Rembrandt van Rijn. The statue is framed by a decorative border of intertwining vines, a common motif in 19th-century art. The image is a commemorative print for the unveiling of the Rembrandt statue in Amsterdam, highlighting the Dutch artist's enduring legacy in the Netherlands. The artwork's detailed and realistic rendering captures the statue's monumental presence, making it a valuable historical record of a significant public sculpture. This lithograph is a prime example of 19th-century printmaking and commemorative art, demonstrating the lasting influence of Rembrandt on later generations.

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