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Description Etching – Cees Bolding (1897–1979)
Title: Herring Packers Scheveningen
Artist: Cees Bolding
Dating: 1941
Technique: Etching on paper authentic original
Image size: Height 36 x Width 30 cm (image), 60 × 48 cm (with frame)
Signature: Signed in pencil lower right "Cees Bolding own print"
Description:
A detailed and powerfully executed etching of herring packers on the Scheveningen quay, working around barrels of fish. Bolding captures the physical labor and group dynamics of fish processing with a keen eye for composition and rhythm. This etching is representative of his social-realist style and offers a historical glimpse into Dutch fishing culture during the 1940s.
Condition:
Front (image side):
The print is sharp and rich in detail, with good contrasts.
No visible creases or tears.
The paper is smooth and undamaged on the front.
Back:
The back shows traces of aging, such as:
Brown discolouration (acidification), possibly due to age or contact with a non-acid-free backing board.