Cornelis Brouwer (1733-1803) - Jan van der Meer - Landscape with castle

Description:
Landscape with a shepherd driving his herd along a lake in foreground, trees and a castle beyond. From a series of etchings published in separate sets between 1765-1787). 1784. Crayon-manner in Ploos van Amstel's technique. Signed bottom left in the plate J v der meer de jonge f 1704. Verso: Coat of arms of Ploos van Amstel. Print made by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (project director), etched by: Cornelis Brouwer (1733-1803). On the backside the coat of arms of Ploos van Amstel (Lugt. 2034)

Dimensions:
18,30 x 28,60 cm

Literature:
vH:91, vA:46, W:46, vB:41, Josi 1821:52, --- Lit.: T. Laurentius, J.W. Niemeijer and G. Ploos van Amstel, 'Cornelis Ploos van Amstel 1726-1798, Kunstverzamelaar en Prentuitgever', Assen, 1980, 263-264 no.40. The 'Ectypa' of Ploos van Amstel, since that was the Latin term Ploos van Amstel used to describe his plates on the first title-page. A series of print drawings of Dutch and Flemish artists. They were published by Ploos van Amstel in separate small sets between 1765 and 1787. Ploos van Amstel hired several printmakers to assist him in the production of the plates, this one is not in the British museum. Most of the plates were also available separately. They usually have Ploos van Amstel's coat of arms printed on the verso as proof of authenticity.

Medium:
Etching in crayon-manner

Circa:
1784

Notes:
All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.

Condition:
Top quality original print drawing in excellent condition on laid paper