Research Catalog

Title

Miniature prints [graphic] / Nether s.

Author

Nether, Henri, 1760-

Publication

1776-1779.

Details

Additional Authors

• Avery, Samuel Putnam, 1822-1904.
• Norblin de La Gourdaine, Jean-Pierre, 1745-1830.
• S.P. Avery Collection.

Description

30 prints : etching; 6.5 x 5.7 cm. or smaller.

Summary

Miniature prints, chiefly heads of men, some bald, some wearing elaborate hats or turbans. Some of the small full figures appear to be beggars. At least one print is a reproduction of a work by Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine. Some prints reflect the influence of Rembrandt van Rijn. Some prints are present in more than one state.

Subject

• Norblin de La Gourdaine, Jean-Pierre, 1745-1830 > Influence
• Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669 > Influence
• Baldness
• Beggars
• Hats
• Turbans

Genre/Form

• Portraits – French – 18th century.
• Etchings – French – 18th century.
• Miniature works.

Note

• Title devised by cataloger.
• Nether was a pupil of Norblin.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• S.P. Avery Collection.

Indexes/Finding Aids (note)

• Finding aids available.

Provenance (note)

• Gift of Samuel Putnam Avery, 1900.

Linking Entry (note)

• Forms part of Samuel Putnam Avery Collection.

Call Number

MEZAC

OCLC

NYPG98-F128

Author

Nether, Henri, 1760-

Title

Miniature prints [graphic] / Nether s.

Imprint

1776-1779.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Print Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Cite As:

S.P. Avery Collection.

Indexes

Finding aids available.

Linking Entry

Forms part of Samuel Putnam Avery Collection.

Provenance

Gift of Samuel Putnam Avery, 1900.

Added Author

Avery, Samuel Putnam, 1822-1904. Collector

Norblin de La Gourdaine, Jean-Pierre, 1745-1830.

S.P. Avery Collection.

Research Call Number

MEZAC