Smiling Self-portrait, from the Front

Moses ter Borch, c. 1660 - 1661

Moses ter Borch was one of the few artists in the second half of the 17th century who, inspired by Rembrandt’s self-portraits, frequently studied his own face. The young artist recorded himself with different expressions in these three studies. Thus he is not looking out at us, but rather examining his reflection in a mirror.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberRP-T-1887-A-1063
  • Dimensionsheight 93 mm x width 72 mm
  • Physical characteristicszwart krijt, opgehoogd met wit krijt, enig penseel in donkerbruin, op blauw papier

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Smiling Self-portrait, from the Front

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1887-A-1063

  • Inscriptions / marks

    annotation: ‘49; 149, 30 en 78’

  • Catalogue reference

    Kettering 103-M


Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): Moses ter Borch, Zwolle

  • Dating

    c. 1660 - 1661

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    zwart krijt, opgehoogd met wit krijt, enig penseel in donkerbruin, op blauw papier

  • Dimensions

    height 93 mm x width 72 mm


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1887-02

  • Copyright


Documentation

  • Ger Luijten, 'Moses ter Borch leert tekenen', Kunstschrift 49 (2005) nr. 3, p. 36-41, afb. 61.


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