Artwork
Portrait of Félix Bracquemond
Portrait of Félix Bracquemond is a print by the Impressionist artist Paul Rajon. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Félix Bracquemond is a print created by Paul Rajon in 1878, now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Félix Bracquemond seated in front of a column, wearing a fur-trimmed coat and black hat, holding a glass bottle, with a sculpture to his right, conveying an air of sophistication.
Technique & Style
Rajon employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimension, with light accentuating the textures of Bracquemond's face and the adjacent sculpture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul-Adolphe Rajon was a French painter and printmaker, who started his career as a photographer.
