Portret van Gerard Dou c. 1849 - 1870

cdefet

portrait

white colour balance

photo of handprinted image

picture layout

photo restoration

photo element

light coloured

white palette

historical photography

photo layout

repetition of white colour

This engraving by C. Defet, created between 1849 and 1870, depicts the Dutch Golden Age painter Gerard Dou. The portrait shows Dou in his studio, holding a palette and brushes. He is seated in a window, with an easel and other artistic tools visible behind him, highlighting his artistic practice. This engraving is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the life and work of one of the most prominent Dutch artists of the 17th century.