392 - J. HERTZ (1693-1754), Head of a bearded Oriental man, Etching

J. HERTZ (1693-1754), Head of a bearded Oriental man, Etching Johann Daniel Hertz senior (1693 Augsburg - 1754 ibid.): Head of a bearded oriental with turban, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: Lower left signed in the printing plate: "JDH. del.". Lower right inscribed in the printing plate: "I. G. H. exc. A. V. 3.". Lower middle numbered in the printing plate: "No 204". Date: 18th century Description: Large portrait of an Oriental with flowing beard and turban. Inscribed lower right with the address of the publisher Johann Georg Hertels and numbered with a "3". Keywords: Genre; Bearded costume; Oriental; Exoticism; Arabian; Fashion; Costume; Physiognomy; 18th century; Classicism; Portraits; Germany; Size: Paper: 29,2 cm x 21,4 cm (11,5 x 8,4 in), Plate: 23,8 cm x 17,8 cm (9,4 x 7 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Pale mold stains are occasionally visible. Slightly soiled and discolored, especially on the sheet margin. The lower corners of the sheet are folded over. There is a short restored marginal tear on the right.