Portret van een jonge etser 1756 - 1817

"Portret van een jonge etser" (Portrait of a Young Etcher) is a 1756 etching by Louis Bernard Coclers, a prominent Dutch artist. The artwork, measuring 158 mm x 128 mm, showcases a young man in a wide-brimmed hat, seated at a table with a sheet of paper. The delicate lines of the etching create a sense of intimacy and realism, characteristic of Coclers' style. The subject's thoughtful pose and the presence of an etching plate behind him suggest a self-portrait of the artist, capturing the essence of his creative process. This etching is an excellent example of 18th-century Dutch portraiture and a testament to Coclers' skill in capturing the essence of his subjects.