{"product_id":"perzische-man-henry-louis-basan","title":"Perzische man - Henry Louis Basan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Henry Louis Basan depicting a figure in traditional Persian-style dress, showcasing fine line work and historical costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled Perzische man, is a work by the French engraver Henry Louis Basan. It depicts a figure dressed in what was historically interpreted as Persian attire, featuring a heavy fur-lined cloak, a feathered cap, and a walking stick. The composition draws upon the tradition of the 'tronie', a genre popularised in the seventeenth century, where artists focused on character studies and exotic costumes rather than specific portraiture of an individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasan, who was active in the early nineteenth century, is known for his work as a printmaker and publisher. His technical approach here relies on fine, controlled lines to define the texture of the fur and the folds of the fabric. The figure stands in a relaxed posture, with the etching capturing the play of light and shadow across the heavy garments. The background remains largely unworked, which directs the viewer's attention entirely to the subject and his elaborate outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the nineteenth-century interest in Orientalism, a cultural fascination with the aesthetics and costumes of the Near East. While the depiction is stylised, it demonstrates the skill of the engraver in rendering different material surfaces through varied hatching and cross-hatching techniques. The work is presented on paper that shows the natural ageing of the material, which adds to its historical character. As a museum-grade reproduction, this print retains the fine detail of the original copperplate etching, allowing for a clear view of the artist's mark-making process. It is a piece that fits well within collections focused on historical printmaking, costume studies, or the history of European Orientalist art.\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\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/treffen-tussen-fielding-en-van-bylandt-simon-fokke\" 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;\"\u003eTreffen tussen Fielding en Van Bylandt - Simon Fokke — Simon Fokke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henry Louis Basan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730178871631,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730213343567,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730213376335,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730213409103,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730213441871,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730213474639,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730213507407,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730213540175,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730213572943,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730213605711,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730213638479,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730213671247,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Perzische-man_Poster_CompositorV1_1788996517607.jpg?v=1788996607","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/perzische-man-henry-louis-basan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}