1906 Print Paulus Moreelse Portrait Lady Ruff Dress Slashed Puff Sleeve XGI6

This is an original 1906 halftone print of a portrait done by Paulus Moreelse, simply entitled "A Lady." Born in Utrecht, the Netherlands, during 1571, he was a member of the painters' Guild of Saint Luke, and enjoyed fame as a portrait painter during his lifetime. With regards to this piece, the woman is sporting a style which was extremely popular in Holland and the Northern parts of Europe. It featured trends like puffed sleeves ,which were slashed to reveal the colorful material beneath, and a general plumping of women's figures due to the voluminous amounts of fabric used in the clothing's production. Interestingly, ruff collars remained popular long after they had gone out of style in other parts of Europe.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that the extremely unfortunate mark which appears on the young lady's face is, in fact, an anomaly which thankfully does not appear on the actual item.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 6 inches; 11 x 15 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: lace, pearls, slash, cuffs

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