Artwork
J.Barbey d'Aurevilly
J.Barbey d'Aurevilly is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Paul Adolphe Rajon. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. J.
About this work
Overview
J.Barbey d'Aurevilly is a print created by Paul Adolphe Rajon in 1879 using etching and drypoint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man's profile, turned slightly towards the viewer, with dark curly hair and beard, and a high stiff collar. The image is rendered in a flat red tone, giving it a uniform appearance.
Technique & Style
Rajon employed sharp tools to scratch lines into the plate, resulting in a print with pronounced details against the pale paper. The use of red ink adds to the image's distinctive character.
Artist & collection
![GW. [Sir John Gardner Wilkinson], by Godfrey Thomas Vigne](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/godfrey-thomas-vigne--gw-sir-john-gardner-wilkinson--64a60946dbe35509-w320.webp)
