DescriptionThe so-called "Negress" Lying Down is one of Rembrandt's most beautiful and understated works. The dark and rich tones that engulf the figure inspired the title given to the print in the eighteenth century. Rembrandt made this print late in his career, by which time he had begun to create remarkable painterly effects never before seen in printmaking, with combinations of velvety drypoint lines, films of ink left on the printing plate, and variously colored papers. This impression was printed on goldentoned Japanese paper, which brings an underlying warmth to the dark image.

Signatures, Inscriptions, and MarkingsMarks: F. Seymour Haden (L.1227)

ProvenanceSir Seymour Haden (British, London 1818 - 1910 Bramdean); Donor: Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer

Catalogue RaisonneHind 299 II; Bartsch 205 II