Portret van een oude man met lange baard by Willem (II) Linnig

Portret van een oude man met lange baard 1852 - 1890

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

white palette

personal sketchbook

watercolour illustration

tonal art

watercolor

"Portret van een oude man met lange baard" is an etching by Dutch artist Willem (II) Linnig, dating from 1852 to 1890. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the profile of an elderly man with a long beard, rendered in delicate lines. The etching's small scale (150mm x 110mm) invites intimate viewing, highlighting the intricate detail and the artist's mastery of linework. The work exemplifies the tradition of portraiture in printmaking, showcasing the artist's keen observation of human features and their subtle expressions.