Paulus Potter “The Bull” Etching


Engraving conceived by the artist and etched by Armand Durand and pulled from the copper plate in 1868 edition of “Etching and Etchers” impression on laid paper with margins. Etched work measures 5.5 by 8 inches. This is in good condition with a slight wave to the paper (that can be flattened when matted correctly). Library stamp of “School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston” on verso NOT affecting the work.


Paulus Potter (baptised on November 20, 1625 in Enkhuizen – buried on January 17, 1654 in Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter and etcher , specialized in animals in landscapes, usually with a low point of view. Before Potter died of tuberculosis, 28-years old, he succeeded in producing about a hundred paintings, working continuously.

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