Portret van een dromerige vrouw met waaier

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This etching by Pierre Alexandre Aveline, dated between 1712 and 1760, presents an intimate portrait of a dreamy woman holding a fan. Measuring 277 by 195 millimeters, the print’s modest scale suits the refined, personal nature of 18th-century graphic portraiture, inviting close viewing that emphasizes subtle facial expression and delicate accessories. Etching was a favored medium in this period for its ability to render fine lines and soft tonal effects with precision. Aveline’s work in this technique reflects the era’s growing interest in reproductive prints that captured the elegance and i...