Artwork
Carnevale
Carnevale is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Achille Devéria. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in image: Deveria / lower center in image: CARNEVALE; lower right in image: Lith . de Lemercier; by later hand, lower edge of sheet in brown ink: Le Comte Gaetan Carnevale, d'un famille noble e... [long and undecipherable biographical inscription, continued on lower verso] ... le Comte Gaetan Carnavale, decis 1/2 mois précédent.
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Overview
Carnevale is a lithograph on chine collé created by Achille Devéria in 1830. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing a character study with loose, expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bearded man in a fur-lined coat and wide-brimmed hat, possibly a character from a carnival or festival. The title 'CARNEVALE' at the bottom supports this interpretation, suggesting a connection to celebratory or theatrical themes.
Technique & Style
Devéria employed lithographic techniques to achieve a sketchy, unfinished look. The use of chine collé, a method of mounting a delicate print onto a stronger support, allowed for the creation of a fragile yet durable work. The artist's loose lines and emphasis on capturing the subject's character reflect the artistic trends of the early 19th century.
History & Provenance
Achille Devéria was a French painter and lithographer, part of a family of artists that included his brother Eugène, a Romantic painter. Devéria was known for his portraits of prominent writers and artists, and Carnevale is a reflection of his skill in this area.
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Artist
Achille Jacques-Jean-Marie Devéria was a French painter and lithographer known for his portraits of famous writers and artists.
