DOI Kapitel:
Painters, Sculptors, Architects, Engravers, and their Works
DOI Seite / Zitierlink:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.61295#0645
WOODVILLE — WOU VERMANS. 623
of the est private collections in America, and several are known
by engravings: among these are “ Old ’76 and Young ’48,” “The
Card-Players,” “ The Politicians,” etc. He died in London in
1855.
Woollett, William, born at Maidstone in Kent (1735-1785).
This artist stands at the head of the best landscape engravers. His
works embrace a wide range of subjects. The two most admired are
the “ Death of General Wolfe ” and the 11 Battle of La Hogue.” He
was the first one to unite in his plates the three styles of engraving,
thereby giving a just effect of light and shadow, and producing most
admirable optic illusions. Aquafortis, the burin, and the dry point,
all contributed to make up the charming effects of his prints.
x-x Wouvermans, Philip, born at Haerlem (1620-
1668). Pupil of Jan Wynants, whom he followed in
his landscapes, while he imitated Pieter van Laer in
his animals. But in the end he formed an independent manner of
his own, which far exceeds any others who have attempted the same
subjects. For the mass of light he usually introduces a white horse.
He had much picturesque feeling, animation, and tender keeping,
with a delicate and spirited touch. His pictures are nearly 800 in
number; this speaks for his industry and facility of execution.
Among so many it is not strange that there should be great inequali-
ties and much monotony. He had three different manners. The
first was characterized by heavy horses and angular figures ; this
time may be best studied at Dresden. In his second manner the
horses are more slender, his touch is firm, and the color warm, clear,
and brilliant; the Hague, Dresden, and Louvre galleries have fine
specimens of this time. About 1660 he adopted a cool, silvery tone,
while his touch was very tender; and a wonderful feeling for keeping
adds a peculiar charm to these pictures. The much admired Hawk-
ing scene, at Amsterdam, is a fine specimen of this time, and there
are many others. His works are seen in all large galleries.
ENGRAVINGS AETER THE WORKS OF WOUVERMANS.
Engraver, Aliamet, Jacques. The Spanish Halt.
Engraver, Bas, James Philip le. The Italian Chase. The Milk
Pot. The Boar Hunt.
Engraver, Boetius or Boece, Christian Frederick. Sportsmen
at the Door of an Inn.
Engraver, Boutats, Gaspar. A Sutler’s Tent.
Engraver, Chedel, Quintin Pierre. A Landscape. Figures and
Horses.
Engraver, Danckert or Danckers, Dancker. A Set of fine
Etchings.
Engraver, Daudet, John Baptist. A Stag Hunt.
of the est private collections in America, and several are known
by engravings: among these are “ Old ’76 and Young ’48,” “The
Card-Players,” “ The Politicians,” etc. He died in London in
1855.
Woollett, William, born at Maidstone in Kent (1735-1785).
This artist stands at the head of the best landscape engravers. His
works embrace a wide range of subjects. The two most admired are
the “ Death of General Wolfe ” and the 11 Battle of La Hogue.” He
was the first one to unite in his plates the three styles of engraving,
thereby giving a just effect of light and shadow, and producing most
admirable optic illusions. Aquafortis, the burin, and the dry point,
all contributed to make up the charming effects of his prints.
x-x Wouvermans, Philip, born at Haerlem (1620-
1668). Pupil of Jan Wynants, whom he followed in
his landscapes, while he imitated Pieter van Laer in
his animals. But in the end he formed an independent manner of
his own, which far exceeds any others who have attempted the same
subjects. For the mass of light he usually introduces a white horse.
He had much picturesque feeling, animation, and tender keeping,
with a delicate and spirited touch. His pictures are nearly 800 in
number; this speaks for his industry and facility of execution.
Among so many it is not strange that there should be great inequali-
ties and much monotony. He had three different manners. The
first was characterized by heavy horses and angular figures ; this
time may be best studied at Dresden. In his second manner the
horses are more slender, his touch is firm, and the color warm, clear,
and brilliant; the Hague, Dresden, and Louvre galleries have fine
specimens of this time. About 1660 he adopted a cool, silvery tone,
while his touch was very tender; and a wonderful feeling for keeping
adds a peculiar charm to these pictures. The much admired Hawk-
ing scene, at Amsterdam, is a fine specimen of this time, and there
are many others. His works are seen in all large galleries.
ENGRAVINGS AETER THE WORKS OF WOUVERMANS.
Engraver, Aliamet, Jacques. The Spanish Halt.
Engraver, Bas, James Philip le. The Italian Chase. The Milk
Pot. The Boar Hunt.
Engraver, Boetius or Boece, Christian Frederick. Sportsmen
at the Door of an Inn.
Engraver, Boutats, Gaspar. A Sutler’s Tent.
Engraver, Chedel, Quintin Pierre. A Landscape. Figures and
Horses.
Engraver, Danckert or Danckers, Dancker. A Set of fine
Etchings.
Engraver, Daudet, John Baptist. A Stag Hunt.