Artwork

Philip IV (Philippe IV)

Philip IV (Philippe IV), by Edouard Manet, ink, 1862
Philip IV (Philippe IV), by Edouard Manet, ink, 1862

Philip IV (Philippe IV) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Edouard Manet. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The artist used a technique called etching, where they scratch into a metal plate to create the image.

This etching shows a man in fancy old clothes, holding a long gun and standing next to a dog. The background looks like a forest with trees and bushes drawn in quick, scratchy lines. His face is serious, and the whole scene is in shades of black and white.

The artist used a technique called etching, where they scratch into a metal plate to create the image. This was made in 1862 by Edouard Manet.

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Overview

Philip IV is an etching created by Edouard Manet in 1862. It is a print that showcases Manet's skill with the etching technique.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a man dressed in elaborate attire, holding a firearm and accompanied by a dog, set against a forest background rendered in loose, expressive lines. The subject's serious demeanor is conveyed through his facial expression.

Technique & Style

Manet employed the etching technique, scratching into a metal plate to produce the image. The resulting print is characterized by its use of black and white tones and expressive linework, particularly in the rendering of the forest background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edouard Manet

Artist

Edouard Manet

Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.

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