Artwork
Charles Pierre Baudelaire
Charles Pierre Baudelaire is a print by the Romanticist artist Émile Isidore Deroy. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1941.231
About this work
Overview
This print, 'Charles Pierre Baudelaire', is a portrait created by Émile Isidore Deroy in 1844. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Charles Pierre Baudelaire, captured in a moment of adjusting his collar. The loose, expressive lines convey a sense of movement and personality.
Technique & Style
Deroy employed a sketchy style, characteristic of Romantic-era portraits, where capturing emotion took precedence over precise detail. The use of loose lines and minimal background emphasizes the subject's personality.
Context
The print exemplifies the Romantic-era focus on conveying emotion and character through expressive, rather than precise, representation.
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