Bellenblazende jongen in raamopening, Maurice Blot, after Frans van Mieris (I), 1763 - 1818

Title(s)

Bellenblazende jongen in raamopening

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-1903-A-23232

Catalogue reference

• LeBlanc 30

Inscriptions / marks

• collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Artist

• print maker: Maurice Blot (mentioned on object)
• after painting by: Frans van Mieris (I) (mentioned on object)

Place

France

Dating

1763 - 1818

Material

• paper

Technique

engraving / etching

Measurements

height 222 mm
width 177 mm

What

• (children or putti) blowing bubbles, 'Homo Bulla' ~ scene symbolizing 'Vanitas'
• human figure at (open) window, seen from outside - AA - feigned window
• flowers: sunflower
• molluscs: snail

Acquisition

purchase 1903

Copyright

Public domain

• Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant un dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations : ouvrage destiné à faire suite au Manuel du libraire par J.Ch. Brunet, dl. 1, p. 389, cat.nr. 30