{"product_id":"drie-oosterse-figuren-henry-louis-basan","title":"Drie oosterse figuren - Henry Louis Basan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century etching by Henry Louis Basan, depicting three figures in traditional attire, executed as a study after Rembrandt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Henry Louis Basan depicts three figures in exoticised attire, a subject matter that reflects the European fascination with the Near East during the nineteenth century. Basan, a member of a prominent family of Parisian print dealers and engravers, produced this work as a copy after the original etching by Rembrandt van Rijn. The composition features a central standing figure in a turban, flanked by two others, positioned before an architectural structure that suggests a portico or gateway. A small dog sits near the feet of the central figure, adding a domestic element to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line work demonstrates the technical precision typical of the Basan workshop, which was known for its systematic approach to reproducing master prints for a wider audience. The etching employs varied hatching techniques to define the folds of the heavy robes and the texture of the architectural elements. The background remains relatively sparse, allowing the focus to rest on the interaction between the three figures. The signature in the upper right corner is a direct reference to the original Rembrandt plate, a common practice in historical printmaking where the copyist sought to maintain the identity of the source material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this print provides insight into the nineteenth-century practice of reproducing Dutch Golden Age etchings. It captures the stylistic nuances of the original while operating within the technical constraints of the period. The work is presented here as a museum-grade fine art print, preserving the delicate tonal qualities of the original etching. It is suitable for those interested in the history of printmaking, the reception of Rembrandt in the nineteenth century, or the aesthetic of historical figure studies.\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=\"\/products\/vue-pres-de-sala-dans-le-duche-de-parme-daniel-dupre\" 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;\"\u003eVue Pres de Sala, dans le Duche de Parme - Daniel Dupré — Daniel Dupré\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-kuli-kuta-dance-niamey-alexandre-jacovleff\" 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;\"\u003eThe Kuli-Kuta Dance, Niamey - Alexandre Jacovleff — Alexandre Jacovleff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henry Louis Basan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58598809993551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58598814941519,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58598814974287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598815007055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58598815039823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598815072591,"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":58598815105359,"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":58598815138127,"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":58598815170895,"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":58598815203663,"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":58598815236431,"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":58598815269199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Drie-oosterse-figuren_Poster_CompositorV1_1788005515862.jpg?v=1788005726","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/drie-oosterse-figuren-henry-louis-basan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}