Who painted Boy Leaning over a Lower Door?

Boy Leaning over a Lower Door was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1763.

Where can I see Boy Leaning over a Lower Door?

Boy Leaning over a Lower Door is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Boy Leaning over a Lower Door?

Boy Leaning over a Lower Door is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Boy Leaning over a Lower Door?

Museum-quality prints of Boy Leaning over a Lower Door are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Boy Leaning over a Lower Door

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1763

Boy Leaning over a Lower Door is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1763 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:verso along bottom in brown ink: Rembrand del: Ploos van Amstel JC Fecit1765
Markings: Marked:verso: artist's mark (Eusman 1)

About this work

Overview

Boy Leaning over a Lower Door is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1763, combining etching, roulette, and hand-coloring techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a youthful figure leaning on a windowsill, engaging the viewer with a subtle smile. His attire includes a wide-brimmed hat, a red jacket with white lace trim, and a white shirt with rolled sleeves, set against a simple stone archway background. A long stick rests under his hands.

Technique & Style

The work features a mix of brown ink (via etching and roulette) and red chalk hand-coloring, adding warmth and texture, particularly to the subject's clothing. The loose, expressive lines convey a sense of spontaneity and liveliness.

History & Provenance

Created in 1763 by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, specific details on the print's historical ownership or exhibitions are not provided.

Context

This etching reflects 18th-century printmaking practices, where combining techniques like etching, roulette, and hand-coloring was a method to achieve detailed, expressive prints.

Legacy

While the broader impact or influence of 'Boy Leaning over a Lower Door' on subsequent art movements or artists is not specified, it exemplifies the technical and aesthetic approaches of its time in Dutch printmaking.