1861
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
René Laudonnière Sablais (De Burdigale) is a 1861 ink by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching is a portrait of a man, possibly a historical figure, with a mustache and a beard. He is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar and a white shirt underneath. The background of the portrait is a light color, with some leaves and grapes visible at the top left corner. The portrait is surrounded by a circular border with text in French, which appears to be the subject's name and title. The border is decorated with leaves and other foliage, adding a touch of elegance to the overall design. The level of detail in the portrait is impressive, with fine lines and shading that give the subject a sense of depth and dimension. The use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of texture and nuance, making the portrait feel more lifelike. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up etching.
Charles Meryon (sometimes Méryon, 23 November 1821 – 14 February 1868) was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness.
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