Victor-Auguste de Saint-Rémy
1850
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Victor-Auguste de Saint-Rémy is a 1850 graphite by Théodore Chassériau, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a portrait of a man sitting in a chair, looking to the left. He is wearing a jacket and a cravat, and his hands are clasped together in front of him. The drawing is done in graphite and white chalk on wove paper, with visible lines and shading that give the subject a sense of depth and dimension. The artist has used a range of values to create a sense of volume and texture, from the dark shadows on the subject's face to the light highlights on his jacket. The Romanticism movement is known for its emphasis on emotion and individualism, and this portrait captures a sense of quiet contemplation and introspection. To learn more about this style, explore the works of Chassériau, Théodore.
