Portrait of a Woman

Karl Koepping

Created:
Movement:
n.d.
Realism
key Notes:
Realistic detail, Introspective gaze
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Dimensions:
Unknown
medium:
Etching on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Woman" by Karl Koepping is a work that reflects the 19th-century practice of artists creating copies or interpretations of Old Master paintings, in this case, after Rembrandt van Rijn. Koepping, a German artist known for his printmaking and painting, engaged with Rembrandt's style and subject matter, contributing to the broader appreciation and study of Rembrandt's oeuvre during this period.

Description of the work:

The etching "Portrait of a Woman" by Karl Koepping, after Rembrandt van Rijn, captures the subject with a focus on intricate line work and tonal variation, characteristic of Rembrandt's style. The composition emphasizes the woman's contemplative expression and detailed attire, rendered with precision to evoke the texture and depth typical of 17th-century Dutch portraiture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Portrait of a Woman