Artwork

Head of a Woman Wearing a Striped Bonnet

Head of a Woman Wearing a Striped Bonnet, by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, ink
Head of a Woman Wearing a Striped Bonnet, by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, ink

Head of a Woman Wearing a Striped Bonnet is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Head of a Woman Wearing a Striped Bonnet is an engraving created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1811. It is a black-and-white print depicting a woman's face and shoulders.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving shows a woman wearing a striped bonnet with a wide brim and a bow under her chin. Her hair is pulled back, and she gazes upward with a soft smile. The image is a representation of a woman in a quiet, contemplative moment.

Technique & Style

The engraving is characterized by the use of tiny lines to create depth and texture. The artist achieved this effect by cutting into a metal plate, a technique typical of engraving. The level of detail is consistent with the style of portrait engravings from the late 18th to early 19th century.

History & Provenance

Augustin de Saint-Aubin was a member of a prominent French family of designers and engravers. He produced this work during a period when he was actively engaged in printmaking, reflecting the craft's traditions and techniques at the time.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Artist

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

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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