Artwork
Léon Cogniet
Léon Cogniet is a print by the Impressionist artist Léon Bonnat. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Léon Cogniet, a French painter, created by Léon Bonnat in 1881. The work is a representation of Cogniet, but is actually a self-portrait by Bonnat.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man with glasses and a hat, resting his chin on his clasped hands. The subject's introspective pose suggests a contemplative mood.
Technique & Style
The print features scratchy, uneven lines, evoking the spontaneity of a sketch. The rough texture is consistent with an etching or a drawn study.
History & Provenance
Léon Bonnat, a renowned French portrait and history painter, created this work. Bonnat was a prominent figure in French art, serving as a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts and holding the rank of Grand Officer of the Légion d'honneur.
Artist & collection
Artist
Léon Joseph Florentin Bonnat (French pronunciation: ; 20 June 1833 – 8 September 1922) was a French painter, Grand Officer of the Légion d'honneur, art collector and professor at the Ecole des Beaux Arts.
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