Artwork
François René Auguste Victome de Châteaubriand
François René Auguste Victome de Châteaubriand is a print by the Romanticist artist Achille Devéria. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1940.1099
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
This print, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art, is a portrait of François René Auguste Victome de Châteaubriand by Achille Devéria, created around 1840.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Châteaubriand with a serious expression, wearing a high-collared coat and cravat. His curly hair is slightly disheveled, and his gaze is steady.
Technique & Style
The loose, quick lines of the drawing give the face a sense of life, but also a rough, unfinished quality. The sketchy style is characteristic of a rapid study rather than a polished work.
Context
The expressive and emotive style of this portrait is associated with Romanticism, an artistic movement that emphasized emotion and movement.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Achille Jacques-Jean-Marie Devéria was a French painter and lithographer known for his portraits of famous writers and artists.
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