{"product_id":"self-portrait-moses-ter-borch-1","title":"Self-Portrait - Moses ter Borch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1661 self-portrait by Dutch artist Moses ter Borch, rendered in black and white chalk on blue paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis self-portrait by Moses ter Borch, executed in 1661, demonstrates the technical proficiency common among the younger members of the Ter Borch family. Working with black and white chalk on blue paper, the artist captures a direct, upward-looking perspective that creates a sense of immediacy. The blue paper acts as a mid-tone, allowing the artist to build form through the application of white chalk for highlights and black chalk for shadows, a technique frequently employed by Dutch draughtsmen of the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoses ter Borch was the younger half-brother of the more famous Gerard ter Borch. Despite his short life, his surviving drawings reveal a keen eye for character and a confident hand. In this work, the artist focuses on the play of light across the facial features, particularly the bridge of the nose and the brow. The composition is intimate, stripping away extraneous detail to focus entirely on the subject's gaze. The inscription at the top, identifying the sitter, provides a clear provenance for the piece, which is now held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of blue paper was a deliberate choice, providing a cool, atmospheric base that harmonises with the monochromatic chalks. This method allows for a subtle transition between light and dark, giving the portrait a three-dimensional quality despite the economy of the medium. The artist's gaze, directed slightly upwards, suggests a moment of quiet reflection or perhaps a study of his own reflection in a mirror. This drawing offers a glimpse into the domestic and artistic environment of a Dutch family during the mid-seventeenth century, where drawing was a fundamental skill practised by all.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/in-wikstrom-studio-anders-zorn\" 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;\"\u003eIn Wikstrom Studio - Anders Zorn — Anders Zorn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moses ter Borch","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443135582543,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443140497743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443140530511,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443140563279,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443140596047,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443140628815,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443140661583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443140694351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443140727119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443140759887,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443140792655,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443140825423,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait_Poster_CompositorV1_1786216692156.jpg?v=1786406259","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/self-portrait-moses-ter-borch-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}