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The English Squire: A Portrait of Service and Style, Original Engraving of 1847
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About the Item
This antique hand-colored print originates from the same "Costume du Moyen Age" series from 1847 and depicts a young English squire, an attendant to a knight during the medieval period. He stands confidently, one hand extended as if in conversation or presentation, the other holding a helmet, signifying his readiness to serve. The squire's attire is both practical and stylish, indicative of his role and status.
He sports a vibrant red cap with a jaunty yellow feather, adding a touch of flair to his appearance. His doublet is a soft white with yellow trim and lacing, tailored to allow for ease of movement, essential for his duties. The squire's pants are a striking pink, a bold choice that may reflect his youthful vigor or the fashion of the time for young men of his rank.
The belt cinched around his waist holds a purse, likely for carrying coins or small items needed in his daily tasks. His dark shoes are practical for walking and riding. The background is minimal, drawing focus to the figure, and his posture and expression suggest both eagerness and a sense of responsibility. This image captures the essence of a young man in the service of chivalry, ready to undertake his duties with a blend of earnestness and elegance.
The colors have a nice glow over them. Historically, egg whites, known as glair, and sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen or gloss to the work. This technique was quite common during the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance.
Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image.
Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces.
In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted manuscripts, the original artists might have employed techniques or materials that gave a similar effect to those achieved with egg-based binders and varnishes.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1847
- Condition:Good. Overal very light toning and light soiling but the image itself clean and hand-colored almost 200 years ago and still in expliciet colors. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue, mostly around the edges. Study the image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13635-411stDibs: LU3054337891782
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