Fine Art Poster
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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Kat met een vis - Wallerant Vaillant
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Beschreibung
A fine mezzotint study of a cat with a fish by Dutch Golden Age master Wallerant Vaillant, showcasing the soft tonal range of the medium.
Wallerant Vaillant was a pioneer of the mezzotint technique, a printmaking method that allows for subtle gradations of tone and light. This work, Kat met een vis, demonstrates his technical mastery. The image captures a cat in a moment of intense focus, its gaze fixed upon its catch. The soft, velvety blacks and luminous highlights characteristic of the mezzotint process create a sense of volume and texture in the animal's fur.
Vaillant, who spent much of his career in Amsterdam and at various European courts, was one of the first artists to adopt the mezzotint process after learning it from Prince Rupert of the Rhine. Unlike traditional engraving, which relies on lines to define form, the mezzotint process involves roughening the entire surface of a copper plate and then smoothing areas to create lighter tones. This approach results in a painterly quality that is evident in the soft shadows surrounding the cat.
The composition is direct and unadorned. The cat occupies the foreground, positioned on a flat surface that suggests a table or ledge. By focusing on the animal's expression and the tactile quality of its coat, Vaillant creates a study that is both observational and atmospheric. The work reflects the interest in domestic and natural subjects common among Dutch artists of the seventeenth century. The print serves as an example of how early practitioners of the medium pushed the boundaries of what could be achieved in monochrome printmaking, moving away from the rigid linear structures of earlier etching and engraving traditions to embrace a more nuanced, tonal aesthetic.
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Jeder Druck wird auf Bestellung im 12-Farben-Giclée-Druckverfahren auf FSC-zertifiziertem Archivpapier hergestellt. Entworfen in Großbritannien und gedruckt in Ihrem nächstgelegenen Produktionszentrum, um Abfall zu reduzieren und die Lieferung zu beschleunigen.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Kat met een vis - Wallerant Vaillant
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Ab £28.00 GBP
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Ab £28.00 GBP
Regulärer Preis
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Wallerant Vaillant
Vaillant pioneered the mezzotint alongside Prince Rupert of the Rhine. He produced over two hundred mezzotint sheets from the mid-1660s, making him one of the earliest and most prolific practitioners of a technique that would dominate reproductive printmaking for the next two centuries.
He was born in Lille in 1623, the eldest of five brothers who all became painters. He trained under Erasmus Quellinus II in Antwerp and worked as a portraitist in Amsterdam, with extended stays in Paris from 1659 to 1664. He is remembered today primarily as a printmaker rather than a painter. He died in Amsterdam in 1677.
He was born in Lille in 1623, the eldest of five brothers who all became painters. He trained under Erasmus Quellinus II in Antwerp and worked as a portraitist in Amsterdam, with extended stays in Paris from 1659 to 1664. He is remembered today primarily as a printmaker rather than a painter. He died in Amsterdam in 1677.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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