Kop van man met snor en tulband

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 57 mm x breedte 46 mm

Art Historical Context

This intimate etching by Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine captures the head of a man wearing a mustache and turban, rendered with remarkable precision despite its miniature scale. Created in 1784, the work measures just 57 by 46 millimeters, inviting close inspection of its fine lines and subtle tonal variations. The subject’s exotic attire hints at the period’s fascination with Eastern motifs, a theme that resonated in European art circles during the Enlightenment. Etching, the medium Norblin employed here, allows for delicate, expressive marks that suit such small formats beautifully. By...