Artwork
Infantryman
Infantryman is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Duc de Nemours, Louis d' Orléans. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: LOuis d'Orleans; lower right in plate: Dec. 1834; by later hand, lower center in graphite: par S.A.R. le Duc de Nemours
About this work
You see a soldier in the painting. He's dressed in old military clothes. The artist made this etching in 1834, which is interesting because it was a time when many artists were experimenting with printmaking techniques, like etching, to create detailed images.
Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how it was used to create this image.
Overview
Infantryman is an etching created in 1834 by Louis d'Orléans, Duc de Nemours.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a soldier clad in historical military attire, inviting reflection on the past.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's use of etching on chine collé, a technique that allows for detailed and nuanced renderings.
Context
Produced during a period when artists were exploring printmaking techniques, Infantryman exemplifies the experimentation of the time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Duc de Nemours, Louis d' Orléans
Orléans, Duc de Nemours, Louis d' (1814–1896) was an artist.
