Lot Essay
The inscription on the verso refers to Avercamp's nickname derived from his disability: 'De Stom van Campen' (The mute from Kampen).
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A man, seen from behind, shearing loose fibres from woven wool
Details
Attributed to Hendrick Avercamp (Amsterdam 1585 - 1634 Kampen)
A man, seen from behind, shearing loose fibres from woven wool
with inscription 'de Stom' (verso)
black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and pink wash, brown ink framing lines
139 x 92 mm.
A man, seen from behind, shearing loose fibres from woven wool
with inscription 'de Stom' (verso)
black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and pink wash, brown ink framing lines
139 x 92 mm.
Provenance
C.R. Rudolf (L. 2811b), Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 6 June 1977, lot 77.
With Gebr. Douwes, Amsterdam, from whom acquired by the father of the present owner.
With Gebr. Douwes, Amsterdam, from whom acquired by the father of the present owner.
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