Artwork
Frederick II
Frederick II 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
The print 'Frederick II' is a portrait created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1803 using a combination of etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, likely Frederick II, King of Prussia, in profile, with powdered hair and ornate attire, suggesting a formal representation of a ruler or notable figure.
Technique & Style
The image features fine lines that create a three-dimensional effect, achieved through the use of etching and engraving, intaglio techniques that involve acid etching a metal plate to produce the design.
History & Provenance
Augustin de Saint-Aubin, a French designer and engraver from a family of artists, produced the work during his active period 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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