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Premier Counsul

Antoine Jean Weber , 1823

Premier Counsul, by Antoine Jean Weber, 1823
Premier Counsul, by Antoine Jean Weber, 1823

Premier Counsul is a print by the Romanticist artist Antoine Jean Weber. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Premier Counsul is a 1823 print by Antoine Jean Weber, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a seated figure in antique attire, surrounded by books and papers, conveying an air of gravity and importance.

Technique & Style

The work showcases detailed rendering of textures and objects, characteristic of a particular artistic style; its chiaroscuro effects may be related to techniques such as sfumato.

Artist & collection

Artist

Antoine Jean Weber

Antoine Jean Weber (1797–1875) was a French artist, born in Paris.

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