Omslag voor prenten met kunstenaarsportretten 1822

This is a cover for a series of prints featuring portraits of modern artists, created in 1822 by the Dutch artist Guillaume Philidor Van den Burggraaff (1790-). The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, and depicts a simple blue cover with a printed inscription in black ink that reads “Portraits des Artistes modernes.” The cover offers a glimpse into the artistic trends of the early 19th century, and sheds light on the importance of portraiture in the development of artistic reputations.