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Jacobus Houbraken - 1698-1780 Pair of Dutch 18thc Line Engravings
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Jacobus Houbraken - 1698-1780 Pair of Dutch 18thc Line Engravings

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Jacobus Houbraken - 1698-1780 Pair of Dutch 18thC Line Engravings depicting bust-length portraits of a gentleman and a lady engraved inscriptions to the margins 16.5" x 23"h

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated these 18th Century Line Engravings to the 1750s.

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Jacobus Houbraken - 1698-1780 Pair of Dutch 18thC Line Engravings depicting bust-length portraits of a gentleman and a lady engraved inscriptions to the margins 16.5" x 23"h
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated these 18th Century Line Engravings to the 1750s.

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A pair of framed 18th-century line engravings by Jacobus Houbraken depicting oval portrait busts inside architectural surrounds with blue mounts and black frames.
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Archive I A pair of framed 18th-century line engravings by Jacobus Houbraken depicting oval portrait busts inside architectural surrounds with blue mounts and black frames.

Jacobus Houbraken - 1698-1780 Pair of Dutch 18thC Line Engravings

Archive II A pair of framed 18th-century line engravings by Jacobus Houbraken depicting oval portrait busts inside architectural surrounds with blue mounts and black frames. View II
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A pair of framed 18th-century line engravings by Jacobus Houbraken depicting oval portrait busts inside architectural surrounds with blue mounts and black frames.
Jacobus Houbraken - 1698-1780 Pair of Dutch 18thC Line Engravings
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A pair of framed 18th-century line engravings by Jacobus Houbraken depicting oval portrait busts inside architectural surrounds with blue mounts and black frames.
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Line engraving is an intaglio printmaking technique where an image is incised onto a copper plate using a hardened steel tool called a burin. The plate is inked, wiped, and printed onto rag paper under heavy pressure, producing sharp lines and subtle tonal variations typical of 18th-century publishing.

Antique engravings were produced using copper plates, oil-based carbon ink, and handmade cotton or linen rag paper. Framed period prints often feature glass glazing, paper mounts, and carved wooden frames.

Authentic prints feature a distinct plate markan indented line left by the edge of the copper plate during pressing. Furthermore, period handmade paper displays visible chain lines when held to the light, along with natural variations in texture and edge wear.

A pair of framed portrait prints can be hung symmetrically above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to establish visual balance. They also complement gallery walls when paired with modern abstract art or minimalist black-and-white photography.

Paper prints must be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and foxing. Frame prints using acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass to protect the paper fibre over time.
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