Artwork
Titianus Redivivus
Titianus Redivivus is an ink print by the Romanticist artist James Gillray. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Titianus Redivivus is a satirical print created by James Gillray in 1797, combining etching, engraving, and aquatint techniques with hand-coloring on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene with a central female figure holding a palette, surrounded by a crowd arguing over framed pictures, amidst a graveyard filled with broken tombstones and surreal elements, suggesting a complex satire with multiple symbols and hidden messages.
Technique & Style
Gillray's work showcases his technical skill in printmaking, blending etching, engraving, and aquatint with hand-coloring, characteristic of his style that combines sharp observation with exaggerated visual humor.
Context
Titianus Redivivus is part of Gillray's prolific output of political and social satires, primarily produced between 1792 and 1810, often targeting prominent figures of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Gillray (13 August 1756 – 1 June 1815) was an English caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires, mainly published between 1792 and 1810.
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