Who painted Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa?

Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa was painted by Charles Meryon in 1844.

Where can I see Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa?

Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa?

Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa

Charles Meryon , 1844

Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:Not signed. Not dated. "TIKAO, naturel d'Akaroa (Nouv. Zilande" lower center composition, graphite, unknown hand. "Drawing of a New Zealand chief / by C. Meryon / (From the De Salicis collection)" verso, center sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "c.1379-K407" verso, lower left sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "8" verso, lower center sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "c. 1370" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.
Markings: Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d). "BM" (Bernard MacGeorge collector's stamp) verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 394).

About this work

Overview

Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa is a drawing created by Charles Meryon in 1844 using ink and graphite on wove paper. It is a portrait of a person, identified as being from Akaroa, New Zealand.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serious-looking individual wrapped in a thick fur cloak, with curly hair and a rugged appearance. The artist's inscription suggests the subject is Tikao, a native of Akaroa, capturing their likeness with a sense of urgency.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by rough, expressive lines and extensive shading, particularly in the fur cloak and hair. Meryon's use of cross-hatching creates textured shadows, adding depth to the portrait.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Meryon

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.