Karel Dujardin, “Recumbent Sheep by a Fallen Tree Trunk”, c.1655

Karel Dujardin (aka Karel Du Jardin; Carel Dujardin; Carel du Jardin; Bokkebaart) (1626–1678)

“Recumbent Sheep by a Fallen Tree Trunk” (TIB title) (aka “Le mouton couché près du tronc d’arbre”), c.1655, plate 36 (as inscribed in plate).

Etching on fine laid paper trimmed along the platemark with a narrow margin around the image borderline and backed with a support sheet.

Size: (sheet) 7.4 x 9.6 cm; (image borderline) 7.2 x 9.5 cm.

Inscribed in plate: (upper-right corner [in reverse]): “K.D.I. fe”; (lower-right corner) “36”.

State ii (of ii) with the addition of the plate number.

TIB 1.36 (Leonard J Slatkes [ed.] 1978, The Illustrated Bartsch: Netherlandish Artists, vol. 1, New York, Abaris Books, p. 205, cat. no. 36); Hollstein 36 (F.W.H. Hollstein 1952, “Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts 1450–1700: Douffet–Floris”, vol. 6, Amsterdam, Menno Hertzberger, cat. no. 36).

The British Museum and the Rijksmuseum offer descriptions of this print: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_Sheepshanks-897; https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200127332.

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression trimmed with a small margin around the image borderline. The sheet is in an excellent condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or significant stains and is laid onto a sheet of archival (millennium quality) washi paper providing wide margins.

I am offering this sensitively executed etching of a sheep, which, to my eyes, appears seemingly oblivious—or at least unbothered—by a squadron of flies hovering above its head. My apologies if I am misinterpreting the sheep’s mindset, but my reflection was inspired by recent research by Marjorie Coulon, Raymond Nowak, and colleagues (2015), titled “Do Lambs Perceive Regular Human Stroking as Pleasant? Behavior and Heart Rate Variability Analyses” (see https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0118617). I found it fascinating to learn about the role of symmetry and ear positioning in perception. The etching is priced at AU$292 (approximately US$190.14, EUR 163.42, or GBP 141.66), with worldwide express shipping included. Please note that any applicable import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this observant portrayal of a sheep—notice, for example, how the artist has left a tiny gap around the sheep’s head to give a sense of forward projection, or how the back foot appears “anchored” to the ground with tufts of grass at the heavier areas and a delicate line along what I believe is the cannon bone—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will gladly send you a PayPal invoice to facilitate an easy and secure payment process.

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Karel Dujardin, “Two Horses”, 1652 (3rd copy)

Karel Dujardin (aka Carel Dujardin; Carel du Jardin; Karel du Jardin; Bokkebaart) (1626 –1678)

“Two Horses” (TIB title) (aka “Les Deux Chevaux”), 1652.

Etching on fine laid paper trimmed with a small margin around the image borderline and backed with a support sheet providing wide margins.

Size: (sheet) 15.5 x 14 cm; (image borderline) 15.1 x 13.5 cm.

Inscribed within the image: (upper left) "K. D. I. fe"; (lower right corner) “4”.

State iii (of iii) with the addition of the plate number (“4”).

TIB 1.4 (Leonard J. Slatkes [ed.] 1978, “The Illustrated Bartsch: Netherlandish Artists”, vol. 1, New York, Abaris Books, p. 174, cat. no. 4); Hollstein 4 (FWH Hollstein 1951, Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts ca. 1450–1700: Douffet–Floris”, vol. 6, Amsterdam, Menno Hertzberger, p. 29, cat. no. 4).

See also the descriptions of this print offered by the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Rijksmuseum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_Sheepshanks-818; https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/399291; https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200127254.

Condition. A strong and well-printed impression with a small margin around the image borderline and laid upon a generously wide archival support sheet of millennium quality washi paper. Beyond a faint mark on the signature at upper left, the sheet is in a good condition with no tears, holes, folds or significant stains.

I am selling this superb etching of horses—note how the artist is able to portray not only the surface texture/hair of the horses, but also the intricacies of the horses’ musculature and the critical points where bones come close to the skin— for AU$289 (approximately US$188.22, EUR 164.77 or GBP 138.84), including express mail shipping worldwide. Import duties, if any, are the responsibility of the buyer.

If you are interested in purchasing this marvellous study of horses by one of the great draughtsmen of the 1600s, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

Karel Dujardin, “Two Horses”, 1652 (2nd copy)

Karel Dujardin (aka Carel Dujardin; Carel du Jardin; Karel du Jardin; Bokkebaart) (1626 –1678)

“Two Horses” (TIB title) (aka “Les Deux Chevaux”), 1652.

Etching on fine laid paper trimmed with a small margin around the platemark and backed with a support sheet providing wide margins.

Size: (sheet) 18.1 x 15.5cm; (plate) 15.4 x 14cm; (image borderline) 15 x 13.5cm.

Inscribed within the image: (upper left) "K. D. I. fe"; (lower right corner) “4”.

State iii (of iii) with the addition of the plate number (“4”).

TIB 1.4 (Leonard J. Slatkes [ed.] 1978, “The Illustrated Bartsch: Netherlandish Artists”, vol. 1, New York, Abaris Books, p. 174, cat. no. 4-II); Hollstein 4.

The British Museum offers the following description of this print: “Two old horses, one lying on the ground and seen from the rear, the other standing on lower ground in three quarter view, a house amidst trees in right background” (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_Sheepshanks-818 [inv. Sheepshanks.818]).

See also the descriptions of this print offered by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Rijksmuseum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/399291; https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200127254.

Interestingly, Charles Meryon (1821–1868) executed a copy of this print in the reverse direction; see: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1865-0114-121 (inv. 1865,0114.121).

Condition. A strong impression with small margins around the platemark and laid upon an archival support sheet of millennium quality washi paper providing wide margins. The sheet is in a good condition with no tears, holes, folds or significant stains—note that there may (or may not) be a minor abrasion in the sky above the horses.

I am selling this superb etching of horses—note how the artist is able to portray very convincingly with a minimal number of marks, not only the surface texture/hair of the horses, but also the intricacies of the horses’ musculature and the critical points where bones come close to the skin— for AU $292 in total (currently US $181.64/ EUR 174.24/ GBP 144.44 at the time of posting this print) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries. Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU $292) as this is my currency.

If you are interested in purchasing this marvellous study of horses by one of the great draughtsmen of the 1600s—note that the 20^th century master, Walter Sickert, is cited as extolling Dujardin’s skill as a draughtsman  (see https://archive.artic.edu/b-encounters/artwork/23686)—please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

Karel Dujardin, “The Pack Horse”, c.1655

Karel Dujardin (aka Carel Dujardin; Carel du Jardin; Karel du Jardin; Bokkebaart) (1626–1678)

“The Pack Horse” (aka “Italianiserend landschap met man, hond, herder en paard” [Rijksmuseum title]; “Italianate landscape with man, dog, shepherd and horse”), c.1655 (1652–59), from the series, “Small Landscapes” (aka “Kleine landschappen”), originally printed in a sheet of eight small etchings (see http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.38397).

Etching on laid paper with the plate number, “49”, trimmed with a small margin around the platemark and backed with a support sheet.

Size: (sheet) 5.6 x 6.7cm; (plate) 4.8 x 5.9cm.

Numbered in plate: (lower right corner) “49”.

State iii (of iii).

TIB 1.49 (Leonard J. Slatkes [ed.] 1978, “The Illustrated Bartsch: Netherlandish Artists”, vol. 1, New York, Abaris Books, p. 209, cat. no. 49); Hollstein Dutch 49.

The British Museum offers the following description of this print (but the reproduction is poor): “The Packhorse. Landscape with a horse led by a man at centre, seen from the rear, a woman seated in the left foreground and holding a staff, also seen from the rear and a dog by her side, figures and horses walking into the distance” (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_Sheepshanks-927 [BM inv. Sheepshanks.927).

See also the description of this print offered by the Rijksmuseum: http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.38393.

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression showing no sign of wear to the printing plate with a small margin (approx. 4mms) around the platemark. The small sheet is in a very good condition with no tears, holes, folds or significant stains and is laid upon a support sheet of archival/millennium quality washi paper providing wide margins.

I am selling this strong impression of a small and very beautiful etching for the total cost of AU$289 (currently US$186.65/ EUR176.97/ GBP147.87 at the time of posting this print) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries. Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU$289) as this is my currency.

If you are interested in purchasing this remarkable etching showcasing Dujardin’s skill in representing light and deep space within a very small image, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

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Karel Dujardin, “Cow, Bull and Calf”, 1652–59

Karel Dujardin (aka Carel Dujardin; Carel du Jardin; Karel Du Jardin; Bokkebaart) (1626 –78)

“Cow, Bull and Calf, (aka “Les vaches, le taureau et le veau”; “Koe, stier en een kalf”), 1652–59, after a chalk and wash study (in reverse to the etching) by Dujardin held by the British Museum (see https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1895-0915-1183).

Etching on laid paper with the plate number, “34”, a thread margin around the image borderline and backed with a support sheet.

Size: (sheet) 17.2 x 22.2 cm; (inner image borderline) 16.8 x 22 cm.

Numbered in plate: (lower right corner) “34”.

State iii (of iii).

TIB 1.34 (Leonard J. Slatkes [ed.] 1978, “The Illustrated Bartsch: Netherlandish Artists”, vol. 1, New York, Abaris Books, p. 204, cat. no. 34); Hollstein Dutch 34.

The British Museum offers the following description of this print: “A cow, a bull, and a calf. Landscape with a cow standing at centre, in profile to left, her calf sitting in her shadow at left and seen from the rear, a bull standing behind the cow at right, head turned to the front, two oxen in mid-distance at left; third state with reduced plate” (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_Sheepshanks-893).

See also the description of this print offered by the Rijksmuseum: http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.494808.

Condition: a richly inked and well-printed impression showing no sign of wear to the printing plate with a thread margin around the image borderline. The sheet is in an excellent (near pristine) condition with no tears, holes, folds or significant stains and is laid upon a support sheet of archival/millennium quality washi paper providing wide margins.

I am selling this exceptionally fine and rich impression of a very beautiful etching for the total cost of AU$289 (currently US$188.35/EUR174.16/GBP149.49 at the time of posting this print) including postage and handling to anywhere in the world (but not, of course, any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries).

If you are interested in purchasing this remarkable print showcasing Dujardin’s skill in representing light, space and subtle differences of texture, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

This print has been sold