Artwork
Jean Racine
Jean Racine is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jean Racine is an engraving over etching on laid paper created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1806. The work is a portrait of the renowned French playwright Jean Racine.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Jean Racine, celebrated for his classical-style tragedies, with a serious expression. His image is framed by a circular border, set against a plain background, emphasizing the subject.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the engraving features intricate, lace-like details around Racine's face and curly hair. A circular border frames the portrait, with 'J. Racine' inscribed below.
History & Provenance
Augustin de Saint-Aubin, from a prominent family of artists, produced this print in 1806, characteristic of his work within a lineage of French engravers.
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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