Artwork

Andrew D. White

Andrew D. White, by Jacques Reich, ink, 1888
Andrew D. White, by Jacques Reich, ink, 1888

Andrew D. White is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Jacques Reich. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Andrew D.

About this work

Overview

Andrew D. White is an 1888 etching by Jacques Reich, portraying the eponymous subject in a formal setting.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts Andrew Dickson White with a serious expression, seated in a chair, surrounded by books, conveying a sense of intellectual gravity.

Technique & Style

Executed through the etching technique, the work showcases meticulous attention to detail, evident in the textured rendering of the subject's face, clothing folds, and the books.

History & Provenance

Created in 1888 by Jacques Reich, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

As an etching, it leverages the medium's capability for fine detail and texture, characteristic of the technique's expressive potential.

Legacy

The etching's significance lies in its representation of Andrew D. White and its demonstration of etching's technical capabilities, though its broader impact or notable exhibitions are not specified.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques Reich

Artist

Jacques Reich

Jacques Reich (1852–1923) was an artist.

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