Artwork
Carl Vernet
Carl Vernet is a print by the Romanticist artist Julien Léopold Boilly. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, titled Carl Vernet, is a portrait created by French artist Julien Léopold Boilly around 1825. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Carl Vernet, shown with a serious expression, wearing formal attire including a dark jacket and white cravat. His curly hair is styled in loose curls, and he gazes directly ahead, conveying a somber mood.
Technique & Style
Boilly's work is characteristic of the early 19th century, a period that saw the rise of lithography and caricature. The formal and somber tone of the portrait aligns with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism.
History & Provenance
Julien Léopold Boilly was active during the early 19th century, producing works such as the album Iconographie de l'Institut Royal de France and watercolor caricatures of notable figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julien-Léopold Boilly (French pronunciation: ; 30 August 1796 – 14 June 1874), also known as Jules Boilly, was a French artist noted for his album of lithographs Iconographie de l'Institut Royal de France (1820–1821)…
