East Prussian Horse, 1898, Print

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: Antique print, untitled. Antique print, titled: 'Het Oost-Pruissische Paard.' - An East Prussian Horse. This is an original lithograph … Read more : Antique print, untitled. Antique print, titled: 'Het Oost-Pruissische Paard.' - An East Prussian Horse. This is an original lithograph (inclusing text pages!) of a horse, published by Schillemans & Van Belkum, Zutphen, Netherlands. This print was part of the Dutch edition of "Paardenrassen Kunstalbum" , a portfolio with 41 lithographed plates based on paintings by Eerelman, which depict different breeds of draft horses. The encompanying text s are by E.A.L. Quadekker. The lithographs for this rare portfolio were made by R. Schoenbeck and J.L. Goffart. Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Otto Eerelman'. The famous Dutch painter Otto Eerelman (1839-1926) was born in Groningen. He enjoyed his basic art education in Groningen. He was further educated in Paris and Brussels. At the end of the 19th c. he worked in the Hague and his fame grew, giving him large commissions including the Dutch Royal Family. His portret of the 8 year old later Queen Wilhelmina on her pony 'Baby' is well known. Otto Eerelman was productive. Initially he painted often historic themes, later he mostly painted animals. Condition: Very good, given age. Good, given age. Given the age of this print it has normal discolorations of the paper, some foxing. Print attached to carrier. Ghosting from previous matting, surrounding print. Remains of tape from previous attachment on rear. Minimal wear to the corners. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. See less