Artwork
Robert le Lorrain
Robert le Lorrain is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques-Philippe Le Bas. It dates from 1741 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: ROBERT LE LORRAIN, / De Paris, Sculpteur ordinaire du Roy, Recteur en son / Academie de Peinture et de Sculpture.; lower left in plate below frame: Peint par Drouais.; lRp//within frame and crossed out in pen and black ink: Grave par Jacques Philippe Le Bas /
About this work
Overview
This engraving on laid paper, created in 1741 by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, is a portrait of Robert le Lorrain.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Robert le Lorrain, a sculptor and teacher at the Academy of Painting and Sculpture, holding a flower and brush, conveying pride in his craft. His calm demeanor and dignified attire, including a wig and ruffled shirt, are rendered within a simple oval frame.
Technique & Style
The engraving is characterized by its detailed rendering of textures, such as the soft folds of le Lorrain's clothing, achieved through the engraving technique on laid paper.
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