1778
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
François Marie Arouet de Voltaire is a 1778 ink by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is an etching and engraving on laid paper, depicting a portrait of a man with curly hair. He is shown in profile, facing left, and is dressed in 18th-century attire. The portrait is set within a circular frame, which is adorned with leaves and a ribbon at the bottom. The man's facial expression is serious, and his gaze is directed away from the viewer. The overall tone of the portrait is somber, with muted colors used to create a sense of depth and texture. For more information on this style of portrait, explore the Romanticism movement.
Augustin de Saint-Aubin sometimes styled Auguste de Saint-Aubin (3 January 1736 – 9 November 1807), belongs to an important dynasty of French designers and engravers.
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