Artwork
Stéphane Mallarmé
Stéphane Mallarmé is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
This print is a portrait of French poet Stéphane Mallarmé, created by Paul Gauguin in 1891 as an etching on Japan paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Mallarmé with a serious expression, his bearded face rendered in smooth lines against a textured background and hair, suggesting a contrast between the subject's calm demeanor and the expressive quality of the artwork.
Technique & Style
Gauguin employed a scraping technique on the printing plate to achieve a textured effect, resulting in rough, scratchy lines that evoke the appearance of rapid, agitated brushstrokes, characteristic of his experimental approach to printmaking.
History & Provenance
The etching was produced in 1891 by Gauguin, a French artist associated with Post-Impressionism and Symbolism, who was known for his innovative use of color and Synthetist style across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
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Artist
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.
