Artwork
Francois de Malherbe
Francois de Malherbe is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Francois de Malherbe' is a portrait created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin using engraving over etching on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with a white beard and ruffled collar, identified as Francois de Malherbe by the printed name below the image. His serious expression is framed by a round border within a rectangular box.
Technique & Style
The print was made using a combination of engraving and etching techniques on a metal plate, a traditional method for producing detailed images before the advent of photography.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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