Facsimile - An Etching of a drawing By Rembrandt

Ploos Van Amstel, Cornelis

Published by Christian Josi, 1821

About this Item

Etching and roulette in Ploos van Amstel's technique. Printed in brown ink with additional hand coloring. Illustration to Josi's "Collection d'imitations de dessins" published in London in 1821. Production date 1759 to 1820. Coat of arms of Ploos van Amstel on back. From a series of 105 facsimiles published by Christian Josi as a continuation of Ploos van Amstel's "Ectypa" series publication. Same print in collection of the British Museum - museum # 1856,0712.112. * 9 3/16" wide x 6 7/16" tall. 234mm x 164mm. * Printed on laid paper Great 8"x 10" frame. Overall 11 1/2" x 13 1/2". Not laid down. Tiny chip at extreme upper left in border otherwise in Fine condition. Ploos is noted for devising new methods of making facsimiles of drawings ("prenttekening"). Seller Inventory # 027611

Bibliographic Details

Title: Facsimile - An Etching of a drawing By ...

Publisher: Christian Josi

Publication Date: 1821

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Near Fine