Artwork
François René Auguste Victome de Châteaubriand
François René Auguste Victome de Châteaubriand is a print by the Romanticist artist Achille Devéria. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art, is a portrait of François René Auguste Victome de Châteaubriand by Achille Devéria, created around 1840.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Châteaubriand with a serious expression, wearing a high-collared coat and cravat. His curly hair is slightly disheveled, and his gaze is steady.
Technique & Style
The loose, quick lines of the drawing give the face a sense of life, but also a rough, unfinished quality. The sketchy style is characteristic of a rapid study rather than a polished work.
Context
The expressive and emotive style of this portrait is associated with Romanticism, an artistic movement that emphasized emotion and movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Achille Jacques-Jean-Marie Devéria (6 February 1800 – 23 December 1857) was a French painter and lithographer known for his portraits of famous writers and artists.
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