W. BAILLIE (*1723) after HONE (*1718), Self-portrait, 1783, Copper engraving
William Baillie (1723 Killbride (Carlow) - 1810 London) after Nathaniel Hone (1718 - 1730 ): Self-portrait, after the painting by Nathaniel Hone, 1783, Copper engraving
Technique: Copper engraving on , rolled-on on Paper
Inscription: Signed in the printing plate: "William Baillie".
Date: 1783
Description: During his lifetime, after his career in the army, William Baillie was particularly known for his expertise in the field of fine art. As an advisor and dealer, he looked after the collections of the Earl of Bute and Lord Liverpool. His enthusiasm for printmaking techniques, which he taught himself for the most part, probably helped him on his way to becoming a respected connoisseur. He was particularly fond of Rembrandt and copied many of the Dutchman's works, thus, together with his friend Nathaniel Hone, greatly increasing Rembrandt's fame, especially in England. Our self-portrait, engraved by Baillie after his friend Hone's painting, is not only an expression of friendship, but also of Rembrandt's enthusiasm. It reveals not only the highly skilful mastery of printmaking technique, but also Rembrandt's strong influence on both artists. For example, Hone quoted the hat and the fur-trimmed coat for the portrait almost verbatim from Rembrandt's etching Portrait of Cornelis Anslo. In his print, Baillie finally fitted the painting into an oval frame, whereby the hand still visible in the painting has disappeared and the effect becomes more gravitational. The integration of the curtain, which the two putti open in front of Baillie's quasi-immortalised portrait, is certainly to be understood as an homage to Rembrandt's Holy Family with the Curtain or Vermeer's Girl Reading a Letter.
Keywords: Artist, Self-portrait, Putti, Irish, English, 18th century, Classicism, Portraits, United Kingdom,
Dimensions: : 41,8 cm x 48,3 cm (16,5 x 19 in), Depiction: 23,8 cm x 27,2 cm (9,4 x 10,7 in) Artist Name: William Baillie (1723 Killbride (Carlow) - 1810 London) after Nathaniel Hone (1718 - 1730 ) Medium: Copper engraving Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.
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Germany: 0 EUR (DHL Parcel); European Union: 22 Euro (includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice), with DHL Parcel; Non-EU countries: 55 EUR (DHL Parcel).
If the total of your purchases including buyer's premium exceeds 1.000 EUR, we recommend shipping your purchases by DHL Express. We will be happy to calculate the shipping costs according to your shipping location
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Condition: Rather good condition. Slightly stained in margin. Some browning along the lower edge of the sheet.
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William Baillie (1723 Killbride (Carlow) - 1810 London) after Nathaniel Hone (1718 - 1730 ): Self-portrait, after the painting by Nathaniel Hone, 1783, Copper engraving
Technique: Copper engraving on , rolled-on on Paper
Inscription: Signed in the printing plate: "William Baillie".
Date: 1783
Description: During his lifetime, after his career in the army, William Baillie was particularly known for his expertise in the field of fine art. As an advisor and dealer, he looked after the collections of the Earl of Bute and Lord Liverpool. His enthusiasm for printmaking techniques, which he taught himself for the most part, probably helped him on his way to becoming a respected connoisseur. He was particularly fond of Rembrandt and copied many of the Dutchman's works, thus, together with his friend Nathaniel Hone, greatly increasing Rembrandt's fame, especially in England. Our self-portrait, engraved by Baillie after his friend Hone's painting, is not only an expression of friendship, but also of Rembrandt's enthusiasm. It reveals not only the highly skilful mastery of printmaking technique, but also Rembrandt's strong influence on both artists. For example, Hone quoted the hat and the fur-trimmed coat for the portrait almost verbatim from Rembrandt's etching Portrait of Cornelis Anslo. In his print, Baillie finally fitted the painting into an oval frame, whereby the hand still visible in the painting has disappeared and the effect becomes more gravitational. The integration of the curtain, which the two putti open in front of Baillie's quasi-immortalised portrait, is certainly to be understood as an homage to Rembrandt's Holy Family with the Curtain or Vermeer's Girl Reading a Letter.
Keywords: Artist, Self-portrait, Putti, Irish, English, 18th century, Classicism, Portraits, United Kingdom,
Dimensions: : 41,8 cm x 48,3 cm (16,5 x 19 in), Depiction: 23,8 cm x 27,2 cm (9,4 x 10,7 in) Artist Name: William Baillie (1723 Killbride (Carlow) - 1810 London) after Nathaniel Hone (1718 - 1730 ) Medium: Copper engraving Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.
Please note for shipping:
Germany: 0 EUR (DHL Parcel); European Union: 22 Euro (includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice), with DHL Parcel; Non-EU countries: 55 EUR (DHL Parcel).
If the total of your purchases including buyer's premium exceeds 1.000 EUR, we recommend shipping your purchases by DHL Express. We will be happy to calculate the shipping costs according to your shipping location
Please refer to our shipping terms for further information.
Condition: Rather good condition. Slightly stained in margin. Some browning along the lower edge of the sheet.
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