Artwork
Saint Patrice
Saint Patrice is a print by the Impressionist artist Pierre Roche. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Saint Patrice is a print created by Pierre Roche in 1888 using the gypsograph technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man standing by a window, with light illuminating one side of his face and hand, conveying a tired yet calm expression. The subject is likely a religious figure, given the work's classification within the religious genre.
Technique & Style
The gypsograph technique used to create Saint Patrice produces a distinctive soft, grainy texture, diverging from the typical portrait style of the time. This method involves scratching metal plates to generate the print.
History & Provenance
Pierre Roche, born Pierre Henry Ferdinand Massignon in 1855, was a French artist with a diverse background in sculpture, painting, ceramics, and medals. Saint Patrice was produced during his early career, a period during which he also exhibited at the Paris Salon between 1884 and 1889.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre Roche (Paris, 2 August 1855 – Paris, 18 January 1922), pseudonym of Pierre Henry Ferdinand Massignon, was a French sculptor, painter, ceramist and medallist.
