Artwork
Marc Rene de Montalembert
Marc Rene de Montalembert is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:around circumference in plate top of medallion: MARC RENE DE MONTALEMBERT.;lower left in plate below frame: De la Tour pinx.; lower right in plate below frame: Aug.St.Aubin sculp.; lower right in plate on piece of paper: 1793; aBp//4 line inscription; uLv//in brown ink: 160; uCv//in brown ink: [d?]ic.der[illegible]; lLv/ /in graphite: R. 2662 (underlined) B.124; lCv//in graphite: Diplt. / 1714-1800
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Overview
The print 'Marc Rene de Montalembert' is a portrait created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1793 using engraving over etching on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, likely Marc Rene de Montalembert, in formal attire adorned with symbols of distinction, conveying a sense of dignity and authority.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Saint-Aubin's skill in printmaking, with etching used to achieve sharp, detailed lines, and engraving adding further refinement to the design.
Context
The print reflects the artist's background in the late 18th-century French graphic arts tradition, characterized by precise and intricate techniques.
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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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