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Portrait of Woman after Rembrandt - Etching by J. P. De Frey - 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
1801. Etching on paper. Signed on the plate, dated. Good conditions. A masterpiece after Rembrandt
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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Jan Six by Pierre François Basan, after Rembrandt
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Middletown, NY
Rembrandt's etching of the same title from an edition of the Recueil published by Henri Louis Basan around
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Laid Paper, Etching, Handmade Paper

Self Portrait - Etching after Rembrandt Van Rijn - Early 20th Century
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Roma, IT
Self Portrait is an etching realized After Rembrandt Van Rijn in the early 20th century. Good
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

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Etching

The Praying - Etching after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By D'Après Rembrandt
Located in Roma, IT
an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Man in Hat with Earflaps - Etching after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By D'Après Rembrandt
Located in Roma, IT
(1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

The White Arab - Etching by Rembrandt - 19th Century
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Roma, IT
The White Arab is an etching on ivory-colored paper realized after an etching by Rembrandt dated
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Original Antique Etching By A.Durand After Rembrandt. C.1900
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A real etching after Rembrandt's masterpiece By Amand Durand Published circa 1900 On good
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Antique 1890s English Renaissance Prints

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Paper

Landscape - Etching after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Windmill by François Vivares, after Rembrandt
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Middletown, NY
and the sheet is otherwise in good condition. A reverse image copy of the work by Rembrandt, printed
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

Portrait After Rembrandt - Original Etching by Francesco Novelli - 19th
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original Etching realized in the Early 19th Century after Rembrandt by Francesco
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Early 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Jan Uytenbogaert dit le Peseur d'Or, Heliogravure after Rembrandt van Rijn
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Jan Uytenbogaert dit le Peseur
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Late 19th Century Baroque Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins by James Bretherton after Rembrandt
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Middletown, NY
Bretherton, James (After Rembrandt van Rijn). Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins. London
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Etching, Laid Paper

Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Ferdinand Bol) by James Bretherton, after Rembrandt
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching and drypoint on heavy cream laid paper, 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches (96 x 83 mm), narrow margins
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Etching

Pastoral Scene After Rembrandt - Original Etching by Francesco Novelli - 19th
Located in Roma, IT
Pastoral Scene After Rembrandt is an original Etching realized in the Early 18th Century by
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Early 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

"Portrait of an Old Lady" etching
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: etching (etched by Paul Rajon after Rembrandt). This impression (with retroussage) was
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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"Portrait of an Old Lady" etching
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: etching (etched by Paul Rajon after Rembrandt). Printed in 1885 for the Sylvester R
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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"Portrait of an Old Lady" etching
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: etching (etched by Paul Rajon after Rembrandt). This impression (with retroussage) was
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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

“Self-Portrait Etching At A Window (1648)“
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Warren, NJ
Rembrandt Van Rijn Self-Portrait Etching At A Window (1648). In good condition measures 25x24
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

“bust of man wearing high cap etching”
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Warren, NJ
Rembrandt van rijn bust of man wearing high cap etching. In good condition measures 25x24
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Rembrandt's Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

"Beggars Receiving Alms at the Door of a House" etching
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: etching (after Rembrandt). Also called "Les trois Mendiants". This is not an original
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Late 19th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Portrait of Rembrandt's Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt -19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Durand after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to an edition of the late 19th
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Portrait of Rembrandt's Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Durand after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Plate 1, from: Half-Life (after Rembrandt)
By Glenn Brown
Located in London, GB
This is a truly stunning work by contemporary great, Glenn Brown. This work is an Artist Proof, one of only 12 created. The frame is handmade by famous London framers, Darbyshire. I...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Etching

Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Landscape - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Beggers - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
an etching by Rembrandt. The piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Rembrandt's Mother with Black Veil I - Engraving after Rembrandt-19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Amand Durand after an etching after Rembrandt's original engraving dated 1631. This specimen belongs to
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Rembrandt's Mother with Black Veil I- Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Amand Durand after an etching by Rembrandt dated 1631. This specimen belongs to an edition of the
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Landschap Met Vierkante Toren - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Durand after an etching by Rembrandt dated 1650. This wonderful piece of art belongs to an edition of the
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Peasant Family on the Tramp – after Rembrandt van Rijn
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching on cream laid paper, 4 5/8 x 3 1/2 inches (118 x 89 mm), thread margins. Laid down to a
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Laid Paper, Etching

Six’s Bridge - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Six’s Bridge is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized after an etching by Rembrandt dated
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Oriental Head - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
) after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

The Bathers - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Two Beggars - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

A Beggar - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

The Landscape - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to an edition of the late 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Self-Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Oriental Head - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Self-Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Self-Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
) after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

The Leper - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Standing Men - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
) after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Self-portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
realized after an etching by Rembrandt by charles Amand Durand (1831-1905). This wonderful piece of art
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Jan Antonides van der Linden - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Durand after an etching by Rembrandt dated 1665. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Tribute Money - engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Durand (1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

William James Smith - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Beggar and Peasants - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

The White Arab - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
etching by Rembrandt dated 1630. This specimen belongs to an edition of the late 19th Century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Man Crying Out - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Amand Durand (1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

The Artist’s Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Old Man in a Long Cloak - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Charles Amand Durand after an etching by Rembrandt dated 1630. This wonderful piece of art belongs to an
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Beggar and Beggar - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Charles Amand Durand after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to an edition of
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Thomas Jacobsz Haringh - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
after an etching by Rembrandt dated 1855 ca. This wonderful piece of art belongs to an edition of the
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Self-Portrait, Frowning - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
(1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Old Woman Sleeping - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

The Artist's Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Durand (1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Small Gray Landscape - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
realized by Charles Amand Durand (1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Man Crying Out - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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After Rembrandt Etching For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the after rembrandt etching you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Contemporary and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect after rembrandt etching may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right after rembrandt etching is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes beige, gray and white. An after rembrandt etching from Glenn Brown, (After) Rembrandt van Rijn, Francois Vivares and Jan Gillisz van Vliet — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in etching, paper and laid paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a After Rembrandt Etching?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an after rembrandt etching in our inventory may begin at $193 and can go as high as $13,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,656.

Finding the Right Prints-works-on-paper for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

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Questions About After Rembrandt Etching
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Rembrandt's etchings are important because of the influence they had on printmaking. The printing techniques that he employed allowed each of his prints to seem very unique while making it possible for him to mass produce his images. Printmakers that followed utilized the advancements he made in the field to create and distribute their own prints. Find a range of Rembrandt art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Rembrandt was famous for his work as an artist and printmaker. The Dutch artist helped to redefine painting during the 17th century with his works that depicted historical and religious subjects in an emotional, dynamic fashion under dramatic lighting. Some of his best-known works include The Night Watch, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Danaë, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee and The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    How much a Rembrandt is worth will vary based on its history, condition and other factors. In 2000, the Dutch painter's Portrait of a Man with Arms Akimbo sold for more than $25 million, setting a new auction record for the artist. Rembrandt's portraits of his contemporaries, self-portraits and illustrations of scenes from the Bible are regarded as his greatest creative triumphs. He is well-known for his use of dramatic lighting in his works. To find out how much a particular Rembrandt may be worth, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a selection of Rembrandt van Rijn art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Rembrandt lighting is called that due to the Dutch painter Rembrandt, who popularized it with his oil paintings. Rembrandt was well known for creating scenes with mostly dark backgrounds and dramatic white lighting. You can see examples of this in his works, like The Return of the Prodigal Son and The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp. Director Cecil B. DeMille coined the term, and it is now widely used in both studio photography and cinematography. Find a variety of fine art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    While we don't know for sure what Rembrandt enjoyed painting the most, inferences can be made by considering the body of his work. Rembrandt produced many self-portraits, suggesting that he liked to paint his own face. In addition, his many dramatically lit scenes of stories from the Bible and ancient history indicate that he had a passion for bringing well-known stories to life through his paintings. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Rembrandt van Rijn art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Etching is a method of making prints using metal plates onto which a design has been incised by acid.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rembrandt Bugatti was an Italian sculptor who is best remembered for his bronze sculptures that depict wildlife. He was the son of celebrated designer Carlo Bugatti. On 1stDibs, shop authentic Rembrandt Bugatti sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Rembrandt made around 300 paintings over the course of his career. The exact number is unknown because many of his works have been lost or stolen. In addition to painting, the Dutch artist produced around 300 etchings and 2,000 drawings. Shop a collection of Rembrandt van Rijn art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, Rembrandt prints may be worth something. In 2018, a drypoint print by the Dutch artist called Christ Presented to the People sold for more than $3 million. Rembrandt's foremost contribution to the history of printmaking was his transformation of the etching process from a relatively new technique into a true art form. Few of his paintings left the Dutch Republic in his lifetime, but his prints were circulated throughout Europe, bolstering his reputation. Generally, prints that bear the artist's signature are worth more than later prints based on his originals. The historical significance, provenance, image quality and overall condition will also impact the potential value. If you own a Rembrandt print, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can provide you with an estimated fair market value for the piece. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Rembrandt van Rijn art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Etched glass is a type of decorative glass which is the result of small cuts made to the glass. The cuts, which appear white, typically form patterns or images.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    An original etching is a print produced during the first production run of a print series. After making an etching plate, an artist will create a limited number of etchings. Collectively, these prints are the original etchings. They differ from restrike etchings made years later, sometimes after the death of the artist. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An etching is created by cutting down a metal plate with chemicals, including acid, to achieve the desired image. The metal plate is then inked and pressed onto a piece of paper. Picasso became fascinated with etchings when he moved to Paris in the early 1900s, and would go on to pioneer new techniques with etchings throughout his career. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    There is dry and wet etching.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify an etching, look in the corners and on the back for an artist's signature or publisher information. Cross-referencing markings with information shared on trusted online resources can allow you to determine the artist. From there, you can browse online and print catalogues of their work to find out the title and date of the etching. In terms of how to tell an etching apart from other types of prints, one telltale sign is the appearance of slightly blurry lines along the edges. Called plate marks, these lines form from the pressure exerted by the plate during the etching process. You may need a magnifying glass to spot the plate mark on a print. If you have any difficulty with the identification process, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Shop a collection of etchings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between etching and aquatint is technique. Invented in the 1500s, etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed, and the plate is inked for pressing. Etched lines tend to reveal the movement of the artist’s hand more than a technique like engraving, since the image is created on softer ground. Aquatint, a technique named for its resemblance to watercolor or ink wash, is often combined with etching to create rich tonal variations. It’s a similar process to etching, but the resin ground is more granulated, so the acid handles the metal differently. Different degrees of darkness are created based on the amount of time the plate is in contact with the acid. Find a collection of etchings and aquatint prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an etching is that while both are types of prints, they are made using different techniques. With respect to lithography, the image to be printed is drawn or painted on a stone or metal plate with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Afterward, the stone is covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.

    Etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed and the plate is inked for pressing.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if an etching is original, first gently run your hand along its surface. An original etching will usually have a slight indentation in the image area left behind by the pressure applied by the plate during the printing process. Next, grab a magnifying glass and view the image up close. On an original, you won't see small dots making up the picture, but many reproductions do display dots due to their printing methods. Finally, look at the signature. Most original etchings will be hand-signed. If the signature is printed on your piece, it may be a reproduction. Consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer for an expert opinion on your print. Find a wide variety of etchings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Pablo Picasso made etchings and took that foundation into an exploration of printmaking and the different methods of that medium. Picasso first began working on etchings in the early 1900s, quickly mastering the technique, and then he began expanding and pushing the boundaries to create a unique and signature style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can etch on the back of a mirror. Modern mirrors typically have a reflective layer that is deposited on the back of the glass. If you want to etch the back of a mirror you need to remove the reflective layer, which can be done with an engraving tool or with an etching solution. Shop a range of antique and modern mirrors on 1stDibs.