Artwork
Christophe Gabriel Allegrain
Christophe Gabriel Allegrain is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ignaz Sebastian Klauber. It dates from 1787 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This black-and-white engraving by Ignaz Sebastian Klauber portrays Christophe Gabriel Allegrain. Created in 1787, it is a printed representation of the subject.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Allegrain, identified as a sculptor and teacher at a Parisian art school, in a formal coat. He holds a rolled paper and a small tool, with a draped statue visible behind him, signifying his connection to art.
Technique & Style
As an engraving, the print is characterized by its detailed, black-and-white rendering, achieved through the engraving process, which involves carving a design onto a surface to produce the printed image.
Artist & collection
