Artwork
The Large Hanging Raven
The Large Hanging Raven is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Charles Guérard. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, in image, at lower left: HCG; verso: at center, in graphite, in later hand: W [circled]
- Markings
- Marked:recto: Henri-Charles Guérard (Lugt 3481)
About this work
Overview
The Large Hanging Raven, created by French artist Henri-Charles Guérard in 1888, is a print executed in etching and drypoint on wove paper. The work depicts a detailed, expressive representation of a dead raven.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the piece is a deceased raven, meticulously rendered with attention to the texture and shape of its feathers. The bird’s pose, with its head turned and wings spread, conveys a sense of stillness and finality.
Technique & Style
Guérard utilized etching and drypoint techniques to achieve sharp, detailed lines, particularly evident in the rendering of the raven’s feathers. This method, involving incising lines into a metal plate, was characteristic of the etching process.
History & Provenance
The Large Hanging Raven is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., reflecting its recognition within the realm of printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Charles Guérard (26 April 1846, Paris - 24 March 1897, Paris) was a French painter and printmaker, particularly in etching and lithography.
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