Portret van Carl Heinrich von Oertel von Güntersbühl

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verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Portrait of Carl Heinrich von O von Güntersbühl by Ludwig Emil Grimm (0–1863) is a finely executed etching capturing the likeness of a German nobleman. Measuring 255 × 205 mm, this intimate portrait exemplifies Grimm's skill as the artistic youngest brother of the famed fairy-tale authors Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Created during the early 19 century, it reflects the Romantic era's fascination with individual character and nobility, rendered in a precise, introspective style typical of Grimm's portraiture. Etching, an intaglio printmaking technique, allowed Grimm to achieve remarkable detail through acid-bitten lines on a metal plate, producing rich tonal contrasts and textures ideal for conveying the subject's dignified presence. This medium was popular among German artists of the time for its reproducibility and affordability, bridging fine art with wider dissemination. On the verso, the print bears the collector's mark Lugt 2228, stamped from the esteemed collection of Dutch art historian Frits Lugt. This provenance underscores its historical value, linking it to one of the 20th century's premier repositories of European prints and drawings. A gem for admirers of Romantic portraiture! (178 words)

About the Artist

Ludwig Emil Grimm · 1790–1863

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