Artwork
Le Grand-Conde
Le Grand-Conde is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Grand-Conde is a black-and-white portrait print created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1800. The work is an engraving over etching on laid paper, a technique characteristic of late 18th-century French printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with curly hair and a serious expression, wearing a ruffled collar. The plain background features a dark oval frame around his face. The title 'Le Grand-Conde' is inscribed below the portrait, likely identifying the sitter.
Technique & Style
The print combines etching and engraving techniques on a metal plate. The artist used sharp tools to carve lines into the plate, achieving a detailed representation of the subject. The use of laid paper was typical for prints of this period.
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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