De dwerg Cornelius Guttman als hoorndrager, ca. 1710 1705 - 1715
martinengelbrecht
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aged paper
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toned paper
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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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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
"De dwerg Cornelius Guttman als hoorndrager" is an etching by Dutch artist Martin Engelbrecht, dating back to 1705-1715. The artwork depicts a dwarf, Cornelius Guttman, carrying a large basket on his back while another person sits in it, wearing a comical expression. Engelbrecht was known for his satirical and humorous works, often depicting scenes of everyday life. This piece is a prime example of 18th-century Dutch graphic art and highlights the social commentary and humor that characterized the era. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale artwork, measuring 170mm x 110mm.
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