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After Rembrandt van Rijn (Leiden 1606-Amsterdam 1669)

Rembrandt's Mistress published 15 Jun 1781

RCIN 813156

Rembrandt's Mistress

After Rembrandt van Rijn (Leiden 1606-Amsterdam 1669)

Rembrandt's Mistress published 15 Jun 1781

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Description

Half length figure of woman in bed, r.arm raised to push back curtain, l.shoulder & arm bare, jewels in hair. Within border. Etched letter state. Artist's names have been strengthened with pen & ink, but show signs of engraving beneath.

Provenance

Purchased by George IV when Prince of Wales from Colnaghi & Co., 8 January 1800 (Royal Archives GEO/MAIN/27108, '1 Rembrandt's Mistress proof, 6s'
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Creator(s)

After
Search the collection Rembrandt van Rijn (Leiden 1606-Amsterdam 1669)
(artist)

Search the collection Richard Cooper the Younger (1740-1814)
(mezzotinter)

Search the collection R Cooper : 24 Edward Street, Cavendish Square, London
(publisher)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Stoffels, Hendrickje (17C)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

mezzotint
Groupings
Category
British Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints

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