Portrait of the Artist with His Younger Brother, Augustin Saint-Aubin
1771
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1771
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of the Artist with His Younger Brother, Augustin Saint-Aubin is a 1771 graphite by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing depicts two men in 18th-century attire, with the man on the left gazing down at the other. The man on the right has his head tilted back, and his mouth is open as if he is speaking or laughing. Both men have curly hair and are dressed in coats with buttons down the front. The drawing is rendered in graphite and black crayon on laid paper, with visible lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. The overall effect is one of intimacy and informality, as if the artist has captured a private moment between the two men. The National Gallery of Art, Washington holds this work, where it can be viewed by visitors interested in Romanticism and the artistic techniques of the time.
