{"title":"Bramine Hubrecht","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"professor-franciscus-donders-bramine-hubrecht","title":"Professor Franciscus Donders - Bramine Hubrecht","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Bramine Hubrecht portraying the Dutch physiologist Franciscus Donders, rendered with precise cross-hatching and a focus on character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis etching by Dutch artist Bramine Hubrecht depicts the noted physiologist and ophthalmologist Franciscus Donders. Created around 1889, the work captures the subject in a formal, three-quarter view, reflecting the academic stature of the sitter. Hubrecht, who studied under various masters in the Netherlands and Paris, demonstrates a command of the etching needle, using dense cross-hatching to build form and shadow across the coat and the background.\n\nThe portrait focuses on the character of Donders, whose contributions to the study of the human eye were significant during the nineteenth century. Hubrecht avoids unnecessary ornamentation, choosing instead to concentrate on the texture of the subject's beard, the fabric of his suit, and the thoughtful expression on his face. The background is rendered with energetic, directional lines that create a sense of atmosphere without distracting from the central figure. This approach is characteristic of the late nineteenth-century Dutch school, where artists often prioritised psychological depth and technical precision in their portraiture.\n\nBramine Hubrecht was a member of the Amsterdamse Joffers, a group of female artists active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Her work often involved portraiture and genre scenes, executed with a disciplined hand. This particular print offers a clear view of her technical process, showing how she manipulated the copper plate to achieve varying degrees of darkness and light. The composition is balanced, with the subject's hand resting near his waist, providing a natural anchor for the viewer's eye. As a historical document, the print preserves the likeness of a man whose work in medical science remains relevant to the history of ophthalmology. The print is presented here with the clarity of the original etching, maintaining the integrity of the artist's mark-making and the tonal range of the ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-fish-charles-francois-daubigny\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Fish - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/morning-fyodor-vasilyev-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMorning - Fyodor Vasilyev — Fyodor Vasilyev\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bramine Hubrecht","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027512234319,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027513119055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027513151823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027513184591,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027513217359,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Professor-Franciscus-Donders_Poster_CompositorV1_1782187744087.jpg?v=1782188051"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/bramine-hubrecht.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}