Artwork
Salomon and Cleopatra
Salomon and Cleopatra is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Charles Guérard. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Salomon and Cleopatra is a print created by Henri-Charles Guérard around 1890 using the mezzotint technique on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene featuring three figures: a bearded man, a woman labeled 'Salomon', and another woman identified as 'Cleopatra'. The scene is purportedly inspired by the biblical encounter between King Solomon and Cleopatra, although the biblical account does not actually feature Cleopatra.
Technique & Style
Guérard employed mezzotint, a technique known for its tonal subtlety, to create deep contrasts between light and dark through shading, exemplifying the artistic principle of chiaroscuro.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Charles Guérard (26 April 1846, Paris - 24 March 1897, Paris) was a French painter and printmaker, particularly in etching and lithography.
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