lithograph, paper, 30 x 18 cm in light of original passe - partout (sheet 60 x 45
cm); made in the 19th century by the museum outhouse "Albertina Facsymiles" in
Vienna; signed by Dürer AD under (date?) IXI95, a unique print from the only,
unique edition of Durer's prints published at the end of the 19th century.
Albrecht Dürer was not only an outstanding painter, but also an excellent draftsman.
His pen drawing technique was extremely precise and influenced the development of the art of
graphic art.
The painting of the series of "Fashion Studies," begun in Nuremberg and continued
during the artist's travels to Italy. It depicts an anonymous woman from Venice wearing a
in a ball gown. Her outfit is carefully rendered, the soft shades of water-based paints
create a harmonious effect and the shadows created by the fine lines of pen and
ink give it depth. Dürer was a master at line control. This fascinating
study of clothing is an important contribution to the development of graphic art in the Renaissance.
For Dürer, the technique of pen drawing was not only a tool, but also an expression of
of his artistic vision and technical skill. His works in this technique are
still admired and are an inspiration for many artists and also significantly contributed to the
contributed to the development of printmaking as high art.
Albrecht Dürer was not only one of the greatest artists in the history of art
European art, but also a pioneer in the field of printmaking and an art theorist. His style and
painting techniques, as well as printmaking, influenced art for many years after his
death. Dürer will forever remain one of the most famous and revered
artists in the history of art.
