{"title":"Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"man-luisterend-aan-een-deur-gerhardus-fredericus-eilbracht","title":"Man luisterend aan een deur - Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic nineteenth-century lithograph depicting a man eavesdropping at a door, rendered with fine detail and narrative tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by the Dutch artist Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht depicts a narrative scene set within a dimly lit interior. The composition focuses on a central male figure, dressed in historical attire, who leans forward with an expression of intense concentration as he presses his ear against a door. His posture suggests a clandestine or urgent situation, heightened by the presence of a dagger at his belt and a discarded hat held in his hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, a group of men sit around a table, their forms rendered with looser, sketch-like lines that contrast with the more defined figure in the foreground. The setting includes various period-appropriate details, such as a wooden barrel, a ceramic jug, and weaponry resting against a bench, which contribute to the atmosphere of a tavern or a guardroom. The artist employs a varied line weight to create depth and texture, from the fine hatching used to model the fabric of the protagonist's clothing to the heavier, more gestural strokes that define the shadows and the surrounding environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEilbracht, active during the mid-nineteenth century, often engaged with historical and literary themes common to the period. This work reflects the interest in dramatic, anecdotal storytelling that was popular in Dutch art at the time. The print captures a specific moment of tension, inviting the viewer to speculate on the nature of the conversation occurring behind the door. The composition is balanced, with the foreground figure acting as a bridge between the viewer and the secondary characters, drawing the eye across the scene. The aged paper tone and the visible plate marks provide a sense of the work's history as a printed object, preserving the artist's original draughtsmanship for contemporary appreciation.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/old-larch-james-duffield-harding\" 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;\"\u003eOld Larch - James Duffield Harding — James Duffield Harding\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/hercule-vainqueur-various-artists\" 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;\"\u003eHercule Vainqueur - Various Artists — Various Artists\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795016487247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795117543759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795117576527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58795117609295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58795117642063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58795117674831,"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":58795117707599,"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":58795117740367,"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":58795117773135,"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":58795117805903,"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":58795117838671,"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":58795117871439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Man-luisterend-aan-een-deur_Poster_CompositorV1_1789550963634.jpg?v=1789552449"},{"product_id":"portret-van-de-schrijver-jan-jacob-lodewijk-ten-kate-gerhardus-fredericus-eilbracht","title":"Portret van de schrijver Jan Jacob Lodewijk ten Kate - Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined nineteenth-century graphite portrait of the Dutch writer Jan Jacob Lodewijk ten Kate by Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts the Dutch writer Jan Jacob Lodewijk ten Kate, captured in graphite by the artist Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht. The work dates to the mid-nineteenth century, a period when portraiture served as a primary method for documenting the intellectual figures of the era. Eilbracht employs a restrained technique, focusing on the sitter's facial features and the texture of his attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is centred, presenting the subject in a bust-length view. The artist uses light, controlled strokes to define the contours of the face, while the jacket is rendered with more vigorous, diagonal hatching. This contrast directs the viewer's attention to the subject's gaze and his expression. The paper remains largely unadorned, providing a neutral background that prevents distraction from the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Jacob Lodewijk ten Kate was a prominent literary figure in the Netherlands during this time. His presence in this drawing reflects the social circles of the Dutch intelligentsia. Eilbracht, known for his skill in drawing and lithography, demonstrates a clear understanding of form and light in this piece. The drawing is typical of the period's preference for clean, academic lines and a focus on the psychological presence of the sitter. The lack of elaborate detail in the clothing suggests that the artist intended to create a direct, honest representation of the writer rather than an overly formal or decorative image. This print offers a clear view of the original graphite marks, preserving the texture of the paper and the subtle gradations of the pencil work.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/twilight-in-the-wilderness-frederic-edwin-church\" 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;\"\u003eTwilight in the Wilderness - Frederic Edwin Church — Frederic Edwin Church\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/master-meyrick-william-henry-meyrick-in-ruffled-infants-dress-john-hoppner\" 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;\"\u003eMaster Meyrick (William Henry Meyrick in ruffled infant's dress) - John Hoppner — John Hoppner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810161594703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810223133007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810223165775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810223198543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810223231311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810223264079,"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":58810223296847,"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":58810223329615,"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":58810223362383,"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":58810223395151,"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":58810223427919,"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":58810223460687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-de-schrijver-Jan-Jacob-Lodewijk-ten-Kate_Poster_CompositorV1_1789677849182.jpg?v=1789700631"},{"product_id":"portret-van-barend-cornelis-koekkoek-gerhardus-fredericus-eilbracht","title":"Portret van Barend Cornelis Koekkoek - Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century lithographic portrait of the Dutch painter Barend Cornelis Koekkoek, captured by Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithographic portrait depicts Barend Cornelis Koekkoek, a figure of significance within nineteenth-century Dutch art. Executed by Gerhardus Fredericus Eilbracht, the work captures the subject in a formal, bust-length pose. Koekkoek is shown with his characteristic curly hair and a moustache, dressed in a military-style jacket featuring decorative frogging. The artist employs the lithographic medium to create soft tonal transitions, particularly in the shading around the subject's face and the subtle vignette that frames the torso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEilbracht demonstrates technical precision in the rendering of the fabric textures and the facial features. The composition is balanced, with the subject positioned centrally against a plain background, allowing the viewer to focus on the individual's expression. Below the portrait, the text identifies the sitter as B. C. Koekkoek, with the additional designation of 'Landschapschilder' and 'Peintre de Paysages', confirming his professional identity as a painter of natural scenes. The print includes publication details indicating it was produced in The Hague by Soeters \u0026amp; Fils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this print offers insight into the visual culture of the period, where lithography served as a primary method for disseminating portraits of artists and public figures. The paper shows signs of age, including light foxing, which is common for works of this era. This print is a representative example of mid-nineteenth-century portraiture, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the time for clear, dignified representations of creative professionals. It provides a direct visual record of Koekkoek, whose own work helped define the Dutch Romantic tradition. 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