Artwork

L'Abbé Gelinek

L'Abbé Gelinek, by Riedel, C. J., 1802
L'Abbé Gelinek, by Riedel, C. J., 1802

L'Abbé Gelinek is a print by the Romanticist artist Riedel, C. J.. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

L'Abbé Gelinek is a print created in 1802.

Subject & Meaning

The print is a portrait of Joseph Gelinek, an abbé.

Technique & Style

It was produced using printmaking techniques.

History & Provenance

The print was made by J. Riedel in Germany.

Artist & collection

Artist

Riedel, C. J.

Portrait prints from early 1800s Vienna capture composers and clerics in crisp black lines.