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Draftsman Collection (#4)

The draftsman, a master of precision and creativity, has long been an integral part of the application of science

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Portrait of Jacques Callot (1592-1635), French printmaker and draftsman

Portrait of Jacques Callot (1592-1635), French printmaker and draftsman
XEE557067 Portrait of Jacques Callot (1592-1635), French printmaker and draftsman. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDraftsman Collection: The dog that gives up its prey for the shade (le chien qui abandonne sa proie pour son

The dog that gives up its prey for the shade (le chien qui abandonne sa proie pour son
DUV4214557 The dog that gives up its prey for the shade (le chien qui abandonne sa proie pour son ombre) - Fables by La Fontaine

Background imageDraftsman Collection: The Difficulty of Maintaining the Upper Hand, 1850

The Difficulty of Maintaining the Upper Hand, 1850
3478180 The Difficulty of Maintaining the Upper Hand, 1850 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Illustration titled The Difficulty of Maintaining the Upper Hand which depicts a young mother)

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Infant musical prodigies are getting younger and younger, 1850

Infant musical prodigies are getting younger and younger, 1850
3478034 Infant musical prodigies are getting younger and younger, 1850 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Illustration titled Infant musical prodigies are getting younger)

Background imageDraftsman Collection: The Difficulty of Maintaining the Upper Hand, 1850

The Difficulty of Maintaining the Upper Hand, 1850
3478182 The Difficulty of Maintaining the Upper Hand, 1850 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Illustration titled The Difficulty of Maintaining the Upper Hand which depicts a young mother)

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Early Days of Flaxman, the Great Sculptor (engraving)

Early Days of Flaxman, the Great Sculptor (engraving)
6008140 Early Days of Flaxman, the Great Sculptor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Days of Flaxman, the Great Sculptor)

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Ostade, (1610-1685), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Ostade, (1610-1685), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ostade, (1610-1685), 1830. Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1685) Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, draftsman, pupil of Frans Hals, depicting tavern scenes

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Goltzius, (1558-1617), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Goltzius, (1558-1617), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Goltzius, (1558-1617), 1830. Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617) German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Callot, (c1592-1635), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Callot, (c1592-1635), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Callot, (c1592-1635), 1830. Jacques Callot (c1592-1635) French baroque printmaker and draftsman, contributed to the development of old master prints

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Chardin, (1699-1779), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Chardin, (1699-1779), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Chardin, (1699-1779), 1830. Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (1699-1779) French Rococo painter, considered a master of still life. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius, pub. 1617. Creator: Dutch School (17th Century)

Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius, pub. 1617. Creator: Dutch School (17th Century)
Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius (1558– 1617), pub. 1617

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Alfonso Rodriguez Castelao (1886-1950) Spanish writer and draftsman, on a cover of Voveroj

Alfonso Rodriguez Castelao (1886-1950) Spanish writer and draftsman, on a cover of Voveroj

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Hendrick Goltzius Hendrik Hendrik Goltius Portrait

Hendrick Goltzius Hendrik Hendrik Goltius Portrait
Hendrick Goltzius, 1558 - 1617. Dutch printmaker, draftsman, engraver and painter. After an engraving by Jan Muller

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Jacques Callot Baroque Printmaker Draftsman Duchy Of Lorraine

Jacques Callot Baroque Printmaker Draftsman Duchy Of Lorraine
Jacques Callot, c. 1592 - 1635. Baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. From Modes and Manners, published 1935

Background imageDraftsman Collection: il Guercino with his self portrait. Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, 1591 - 1666

il Guercino with his self portrait. Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, 1591 - 1666, aka Guercino or il Guercino. Italian Baroque painter and draftsman

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Benvenuto Cellini, 1500 - 1571. Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, author, musician

Benvenuto Cellini, 1500 - 1571. Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, author, musician, and artist. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Cellini in his studio. Benvenuto Cellini, 1500 - 1571. Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman

Cellini in his studio. Benvenuto Cellini, 1500 - 1571. Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, musician, artist and author. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Painting titled The Channel of Gravelines Grand Fort Philippe by Georges-Pierre Seurat

Painting titled The Channel of Gravelines Grand Fort Philippe by Georges-Pierre Seurat
Painting titled The Channel of Gravelines Grand FortPhilippe by GeorgesPierre Seurat

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Painting titled The Morning Walk by Georges Pierre Seurat, 19th century

Painting titled The Morning Walk by Georges Pierre Seurat, 19th century
Painting titled The Morning Walk by GeorgesPierre Seurat (18591891) a French postImpressionist painter and draftsman. Dated 19th Century

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Portrait Pieter Ernst Hendrik Praetorius Broker

Portrait Pieter Ernst Hendrik Praetorius Broker
Portrait of Pieter Ernst Hendrik Praetorius, Broker, Draftsman and Painter. Sitting half-figure, looking to the right. Dressed in a dark suit with white plastron

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Interior two men draftsman Design print Twelfth Night

Interior two men draftsman Design print Twelfth Night
Interior with two men including a draftsman, Design for a print. Twelfth Night, usually falling on the eve of January 6, Christiaan Andriessen, c. 1784 - c

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Landscape two men billboard water pump historical person

Landscape two men billboard water pump historical person
Landscape with two men at a billboard near a water pump, historical person (CAMPER, Petrus) - historical person (CAMPER, Petrus) portrayed alone, portrait, self-portrait or artist

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Walvis washed ashore 13 January 1601 Beverwijk

Walvis washed ashore 13 January 1601 Beverwijk
Walvis, washed ashore on 13 January 1601 at Beverwijk, Walvis (sperm whale) washed ashore on 13 January 1601 at Beverwijk

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Painter portrays Paulus Willemsz van Vianen painter portrays

Painter portrays Paulus Willemsz van Vianen painter portrays
Painter portrays Paulus Willemsz. van Vianen, A painter portrays the draftsman and goldsmith Paulus Willemsz. van Vianen. Presentation in cartouche, with three-line inscription in Latin

Background imageDraftsman Collection: La Berarde montagnes de l Oisans Dauphine Voyages pittoresques

La Berarde montagnes de l Oisans Dauphine Voyages pittoresques
La Berarde (montagnes de l Oisans) Dauphine, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Imprimerie Lemercier and Cie. Nodier, Charles, 1780-1844, Sabatier, Leon Jean-Baptiste, d

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Draftsman Capitoline Gallery Hubert Robert French

Draftsman Capitoline Gallery Hubert Robert French
A Draftsman in the Capitoline Gallery; Hubert Robert (French, 1733 - 1808); Italy; about 1765; Red chalk; 45.7 x 33.7 cm (18 x 13 1, 4 in.)

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Ferdinand Bol, 1616 A

Ferdinand Bol, 1616 A

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Pietro Testa, 1611A

Pietro Testa, 1611A

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Hendrik Goltzius, 1558

Hendrik Goltzius, 1558

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Henri Marie Raymond De Toulouse-Lautrec Monfa 1864-1901 French Painter Printmaker Draftsman And

Henri Marie Raymond De Toulouse-Lautrec Monfa 1864-1901 French Painter Printmaker Draftsman And Illustrator From A Photograph From The Book Toulouse Lautrec By Gerstle Mack Published 1938

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Lautrec In His Studio Rue Caulaincourt 1890 Henri Marie Raymond De Toulouse-Lautrec Monfa

Lautrec In His Studio Rue Caulaincourt 1890 Henri Marie Raymond De Toulouse-Lautrec Monfa 1864-1901 French Painter Printmaker Draftsman And Illustrator From A Photograph By Joyant From The Book

Background imageDraftsman Collection: The House In Which Toulouse Lautrec Was Born In Albi Tarn France From A Photograph From The Book

The House In Which Toulouse Lautrec Was Born In Albi Tarn France From A Photograph From The Book Toulouse Lautrec By Gerstle Mack Published 1938

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Lautrec From A Double Photograph Henri Marie Raymond De Toulouse-Lautrec Monfa 1864-1901 French

Lautrec From A Double Photograph Henri Marie Raymond De Toulouse-Lautrec Monfa 1864-1901 French Painter Printmaker Draftsman And Illustrator From The Book Toulouse Lautrec By Gerstle Mack Published

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Lautrec Painting Berthe La Sourde 1890 Henri Marie Raymond De Toulouse-Lautrec Monfa 1864-1901

Lautrec Painting Berthe La Sourde 1890 Henri Marie Raymond De Toulouse-Lautrec Monfa 1864-1901 French Painter Printmaker Draftsman And Illustrator From A Photograph By Joyant From The Book Toulouse

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Trade Card for W. J. White, Commercial Draftsman, Engraver & Printer, 19th century

Trade Card for W. J. White, Commercial Draftsman, Engraver & Printer, 19th century

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Constantijn Huygens and his Clerk, 1627, (c1915). Artist: Thomas de Keyser

Constantijn Huygens and his Clerk, 1627, (c1915). Artist: Thomas de Keyser
Constantijn Huygens and his Clerk, 1627, (c1915). Held by the National Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Wm Faithorne / Bannerman

Wm Faithorne / Bannerman
WILLIAM FAITHORNE English engraver and portrait draftsman Date: 1616 - 1691

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Wm Faithorne / Robinson

Wm Faithorne / Robinson
WILLIAM FAITHORNE English engraver and portrait draftsman Date: 1616 - 1691

Background imageDraftsman Collection: A wasted life: satire on the invention of tanks, WW1

A wasted life: satire on the invention of tanks, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II chides Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, German general and aircraft manufacturer, for not inventing anything useful, like the armoured tanks of the allies. Date: 1916

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Goddess, Discord, Garden, Hesperides, llustrated London News

Drawings Prints, Print, Goddess, Discord, Garden, Hesperides, llustrated London News
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, from the llustrated London News, Draftsman, Artist, Engraver, After drawing by, After, Edmond Morin

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Octagonal Room Small Baths Villa Hadrian Tivoli

Octagonal Room Small Baths Villa Hadrian Tivoli
Artokoloro

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Young Girl Resting 1756 Etching first state two

Young Girl Resting 1756 Etching first state two
Artokoloro

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Draftsman Rock Engraving third state four Plate

Draftsman Rock Engraving third state four Plate
Artokoloro

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Prodigal Son Kneeling Repentant Swine 1615-73

Prodigal Son Kneeling Repentant Swine 1615-73
Artokoloro

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Passion Flower 1799 Gouache vellum sheet 10 3 / 8 x 7 15 / 16

Passion Flower 1799 Gouache vellum sheet 10 3 / 8 x 7 15 / 16
Artokoloro

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Boy Uniform ca 1855 Salted paper print glass negative

Boy Uniform ca 1855 Salted paper print glass negative
Artokoloro

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Self-Portrait turned slightly left ca 1893 Pen

Self-Portrait turned slightly left ca 1893 Pen
Artokoloro

Background imageDraftsman Collection: Design Silver Vessel Scenes Passion Christ ca

Design Silver Vessel Scenes Passion Christ ca
Artokoloro




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The draftsman, a master of precision and creativity, has long been an integral part of the application of science. Throughout history, their skillful hands have shaped the progress of various fields. In the past, the draftsman's artistry knew no bounds. From Roger van der Weyden's captivating portraits in the 17th century to Joris Hoefnagel's intricate miniatures in the 16th century, these talented individuals left an indelible mark on art and design. Their work showcased not only their technical prowess but also their ability to capture emotions and tell stories through their drawings. During the 19th century, draftsmanship found new avenues for its benefits. In Nice, France in 1931, artists utilized this craft to create vibrant market scenes that brought life to canvas. Meanwhile, at St. Petersburg Drawing School, young women diligently applied themselves to portraiture surrounded by molds—an example of how draftsmanship was embraced as a valuable skill for aspiring artists. Looking towards the future in the 20th century and beyond, prospects for draftsmen remained promising. The portrait of Count A. N Mordvinov depicted a young adolescent engrossed at his desk with pencil in hand—a symbol of dedication and focus that would continue to drive artistic endeavors throughout time. Even children were drawn into this world; as seen in "Young boys" from 1905 where youthful imagination took flight on paper under skilled guidance. Jacques Callot's oval portrait exemplified how Baroque printmakers used draftsmanship as a foundation for their intricate works. Beyond traditional art forms lay other creative outlets such as "The Adventures of Mr Lacroque, " a series from France depicting lively scenes created through lithography—a testament to how diverse mediums could benefit from skilled draftsman's touch. Henri Riviere further expanded possibilities with his shadow play drawing after Leandre—showcasing how innovation and collaboration could elevate the art of draftsmanship.