The Oriental Merchant

Thomas Wyck

Associated Names
Thomas Wyck

Artist, Dutch, c. 1616 - 1677

The image is viewed from a perspective slightly below the occupants in the scene. A stone building is on the left, with a heavily textured facade. The horizon line is low, and an arched bridge is on the right. Figures are engaging with goods and barrels. The color palette is sepia and black.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12 x 11.4 cm (4 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 15 x 14.2 cm (5 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.9.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 15, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

Inscriptions

upper left in plate TW; center verso in black ink: 2; lower right verso in graphite: Dut.15

Wikidata ID

Q74877762

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