Artwork
The Large Hanging Raven
The Large Hanging Raven is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Charles Guérard. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Large Hanging Raven, created by French artist Henri-Charles Guérard in 1888, is a print executed in etching and drypoint on wove paper. The work depicts a detailed, expressive representation of a dead raven.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the piece is a deceased raven, meticulously rendered with attention to the texture and shape of its feathers. The bird’s pose, with its head turned and wings spread, conveys a sense of stillness and finality.
Technique & Style
Guérard utilized etching and drypoint techniques to achieve sharp, detailed lines, particularly evident in the rendering of the raven’s feathers. This method, involving incising lines into a metal plate, was characteristic of the etching process.
History & Provenance
The Large Hanging Raven is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., reflecting its recognition within the realm of printmaking.
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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