Courtyard Scene with Woman (likely a view of Montmartre or a Flemish Courtyard)
Print on paper, likely a color etching or aquatint • Luigi Kasimir (1881–1962) or Tinus de Jongh (1885–1942). The signature style and color palette strongly suggest the circle of Central European etchers active in the early 1900s.
Style & Movement
Etching Revival / Representational Realism with Romantic influences
Medium & Technique
Color etching with aquatint; features fine-line needle work for architectural details and tonal washing for the foliage and sky.
Creation Period
Early 20th Century (circa 1910–1930)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 18 inches (image size); vertical portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A nostalgic European courtyard scene featuring a woman in traditional dress (bonnet and apron) tending to tasks. The composition includes a large arched stone gateway leading to a secondary sunlit space, weathered stone walls, climbing reddish-brown ivy, and a typical carriage lantern.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good-Fair. The print shows visible signs of age including paper oxidation and light foxing.
Estimated Market Value
$150 – $350 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 – $250 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired as a decorative fine art print in the mid-20th century. High-quality prints of this era were popular collectibles for European and American travelers.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the prolific era of color etching in Europe, where artists captured 'Old World' charm to satisfy a growing middle-class market for accessible, high-quality fine art multiples.
Notable Features
Hand-signed in pencil in the lower right margin; features a delicate application of color through multiple plates, a hallmark of early 20th-century intaglio printing.
Condition Issues
Visible yellowing (acidification) of the paper, minor foxing spots in the margins, and potential light-fading of the organic pigments (especially the blues/greens).
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend de-acidification of the mat board (replacing with acid-free materials) and mounting behind UV-protective glass to prevent further fading.
Collector Notes
Found in things of dead parents