Artwork
Charles Louis de Secondat Montesquieu
Charles Louis de Secondat Montesquieu is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Charles Louis de Secondat Montesquieu, created through a combination of engraving and etching techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Montesquieu in profile, facing left, with curly hair and a loose shirt. The simple border and printed name below the oval frame identify the subject.
Technique & Style
The image was produced using engraving and etching, allowing for sharp lines and detailed textures. The combination of these techniques enabled the artist, Augustin de Saint-Aubin, to achieve a high level of precision in the portrait.
History & Provenance
The print was created in 1803 by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, a member of a prominent French family of designers and engravers who was active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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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