{"product_id":"twaalf-koppen-van-mannen-daniel-nikolaus-chodowiecki","title":"Twaalf koppen van mannen - Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki featuring twelve distinct male profiles, showcasing the artist's mastery of physiognomy and line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki presents a systematic study of twelve male profiles, arranged in a grid within a single frame. Chodowiecki, a prolific printmaker based in Berlin, often produced works that functioned as visual catalogues of human physiognomy, fashion, and social types during the late eighteenth century. Each figure is rendered in profile, a convention that allows for the clear observation of facial features, hairstyles, and period-specific headwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subjects display a variety of social standings and ages, ranging from younger men with natural hair to older figures wearing elaborate powdered wigs. The artist employs a precise, controlled line to define the contours of the faces and the texture of the clothing. By isolating these heads, Chodowiecki focuses the viewer on the subtle differences in expression and bone structure. The work reflects the Enlightenment interest in classification and the observation of human variety. The numbered arrangement suggests this print may have served as a reference sheet for artists or as an illustrative plate for a larger publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChodowiecki was highly regarded for his ability to capture the nuances of daily life and character in small-scale prints. His technical skill with the etching needle is evident in the delicate hatching used to create shadow and volume. The composition is orderly and functional, typical of his approach to graphic design. This print offers a glimpse into the aesthetic standards of the period, where the profile view was a standard method for documenting individual identity. The paper shows signs of age, consistent with its historical origin, providing an authentic texture to the fine lines of the original plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/zittende-jonge-vrouw-mogelijk-gesina-ter-borch-johann-georg-wille\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eZittende jonge vrouw, mogelijk Gesina ter Borch by Johann Georg Wille\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/portret-van-joseph-anton-von-protreis-joseph-anton-zimmermann\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van Joseph Anton von Protreis by Joseph Anton Zimmermann\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/daniel-nikolaus-chodowiecki\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDaniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59503141716303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59503141749071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59503141781839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59503141814607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59503141847375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59503141880143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59503141912911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59503141945679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59503141978447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59503142011215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59503142043983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59503142076751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Twaalf-koppen-van-mannen_Poster_CompositorV1_1794623495765.jpg?v=1794623522","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/products\/twaalf-koppen-van-mannen-daniel-nikolaus-chodowiecki","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}