Artwork
Pierre Corneille
Pierre Corneille is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1799 print is a portrait of Pierre Corneille, a notable figure, created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin using engraving and etching techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with curly hair and a white cravat, shown in a contemplative mood within a round border. The inscription 'P. Corneille' below the image identifies the subject.
Technique & Style
The print combines engraving and etching on laid paper, reflecting the artist's skill within late 18th-century French printmaking traditions. The textured paper is characteristic of prints from 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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