Artwork

Infantryman

Infantryman, by Duc de Nemours, Louis d' Orléans, ink, 1834
Infantryman, by Duc de Nemours, Louis d' Orléans, ink, 1834

Infantryman is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Duc de Nemours, Louis d' Orléans. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

You see a soldier in the painting.
He's dressed in old military clothes.
The artist made this etching in 1834, which is interesting because it was a time when many artists were experimenting with printmaking techniques, like etching, to create detailed images.
Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how it was used to create this image.

Overview

Infantryman is an etching created in 1834 by Louis d'Orléans, Duc de Nemours.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a soldier clad in historical military attire, inviting reflection on the past.

Technique & Style

The work showcases the artist's use of etching on chine collé, a technique that allows for detailed and nuanced renderings.

Context

Produced during a period when artists were exploring printmaking techniques, Infantryman exemplifies the experimentation of the time.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.