Twee mannenkoppen, waarvan één silhouetportret, in ovale omlijsting 18th century
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pencil work
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watercolour illustration
This 18th-century print, titled "Twee mannenkoppen, waarvan één silhouetportret, in ovale omlijsting," is a double portrait depicting two men in profile. The upper portrait is rendered in detail, showcasing the subject's features and clothing. The lower portrait is a silhouette, a popular art form of the time, focusing on the outline of the subject's form. This juxtaposition of detailed and simplified representations highlights the artistic techniques and popular trends of the period. The piece, located in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the evolution of portraiture and the enduring appeal of silhouette art.
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