Bourgeoise with Muff, Facing Right

1630/1661

Israel Henriet after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Israel Henriet

Artist, French, c. 1590 - 1661

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a standing person in full view. They have a neutral expression and facial features that include a softly outlined face partly covered by a hood. The person wears a long, flowing garment with a layered skirt reaching the ground, a fitted top with long sleeves detailed cuffs, lace, and a brooch-like element on the chest. The sleeves are puffed with intricate detailing. In one hand, they hold a cylindrical spool or bobbin. The figure is positioned against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 14 × 9 cm (5 1/2 × 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.182

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meaume 1860, no. 1217

  • Series Title

    The Bourgeoisie (second suite) [Meaume 1213-1219]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1860

  • Meaume, Edouard. Recherches sur la vie et les ouvrages de Jacques Callot. 2 vols. Paris: Vve Jules Renouard, 1860.

Wikidata ID

Q65508913

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