Artwork
Antoine De Parcieux
Antoine De Parcieux is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Antoine De Parcieux is a print portrait created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1771, using a combination of engraving and etching techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an older man, Antoine de Parcieux, identified as a member of the Academie des Sciences. The subject is shown with a serious expression, framed by a circular border and a wreath of leaves, conveying a sense of dignity and intellectual achievement.
Technique & Style
The print showcases the artist's skill in capturing detailed textures through fine lines, characteristic of 18th-century French printmaking. The combination of engraving and etching allowed for a range of tonal values and precise rendering of the subject's features.
Artist & collection
Artist
Augustin de Saint-Aubin sometimes styled Auguste de Saint-Aubin (3 January 1736 – 9 November 1807), belongs to an important dynasty of French designers and engravers.
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