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The Revered Doyen: A Portrait of Venerable Leadership, Lithograph Published 1847
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This original antique lithograph for sale depicts a historical figure known as a "Doyen," which typically refers to the senior member of a body or group. This individual is portrayed wearing a long, flowing robe with decorative borders, suggesting a status of respect and authority. The robe is primarily black with intricate blue and red detailing along the edges, emphasizing a traditional and possibly ceremonial role. Underneath, he wears a red garment, and a distinctive cape drapes over his shoulders, lined with a pattern that complements the robe's design.
The figure has a contemplative expression, with hands clasped together in front of him, possibly in prayer or deep thought. His headwear is a red cap that matches the robe's trim, which suggests a link to a specific office or rank. The overall attire suggests that the figure may be a religious or academic leader from a bygone era, possibly medieval or Renaissance Europe.
The background is minimal, focusing attention on the figure and his attire. . The style of the illustration is reminiscent of hand-colored prints from the 19th century, which were often used to bring historical subjects to life for educational or decorative purposes.
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 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 images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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