Artwork
C. Aureolus
C. Aureolus is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Alexandre Lesueur. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. C.
About this work
Overview
C. Aureolus is an etching created by Charles Alexandre Lesueur in 1817.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in a long coat intently reading a piece of paper, conveying a sense of importance or contemplation.
Technique & Style
The etching combines sharp, acid-cut lines with softer, drypoint scratches, producing a nuanced texture that balances clarity and blur.
Context
Lesueur's work is characteristic of early 19th-century printmaking, which often explored the expressive potential of mixed techniques.
Artist & collection
