Self-portrait in a fur cap: bust (B., Holl. 24; H. 29)

Details

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Self-portrait in a fur cap: bust (B., Holl. 24; H. 29)
etching, 1630, fourth (final) state, a very good impression of this rare print, trimmed on or just inside the platemark, a small glue spot and repair (?) above and to the left of the hat, minor surface dirt at the upper right corner
(FPR 44)
P., S. 61 x 52 mm.

Provenance

C. J. Kollmann (L. 1584)
Unidentified collection (L. 2644)
Orlik Collection (not in Lugt)
Max Hausdorf Collection (not in Lugt)

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Lot Essay

Rembrandt's self-portraits fall into two distinct groups: formal, and imagined figure types or tronies, of which the present lot is a prime example. Many of these were produced in the early 1630's at a time when Rembrandt shared a studio with Jan Lievens. It gives an interesting insight into his working methods - the composition initially showed him bareheaded, but he subsequently changed his mind by adding the extravagant fur hat. The outline of his rather unruly hair can still be seen within.
Reproduced actual size

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