Artwork
Standing Woman in a Great Coat
Standing Woman in a Great Coat is an ink print by the Baroque artist Edouard Eckman. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Standing Woman in a Great Coat is a 1621 woodcut print on laid paper by Edouard Eckman.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a standing woman as its central figure, dressed in a large coat. The image is a representation of a solitary female figure, with the coat being a prominent aspect of her attire.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in woodcut, a technique involving the carving of a design into a wooden block, which is then used to print the image onto paper.
History & Provenance
Created in 1621, Standing Woman in a Great Coat is one of the few known works by Edouard Eckman, an artist with a short career.
Artist & collection
