Ars longa, vita brevis (originele titel op object), RP-P-1890-A-16128, Pieter de Josselin de Jong, between 1871 and 1890

Identification title(s): ars longa, vita brevis (original title on object). Object type: print object number: rp-p-1890-a-16128. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: a mannequin placed on a bench holds a beer glass in his right hand. Behind the doll is a barrel with the text: 'ars longa, vita brevis'. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: pieter de josselin de jong. Dating: 1871 - 1890. Physical characteristics: etching in blue on transparent paper. Material: transparent paper technique: etching. Dimensions: top: h 205 mm (cut off inside the plate edge. ) × w 185 mm (cut off inside the plate edge. ) subject: what: (playing with) dollsbeer, ale. Credit line: donation from mr. V. De stuers. Acquisition: donation 1890. Date: between 1871 and 1890.