1784
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
P.J. Marco is a 1784 ink by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait is an oval engraving of a man's head and shoulders, set against a dark background. The man's face is turned to the right, and his hair is styled in a wig with curls. He wears a high-collared coat with a white cravat. The engraving is detailed, with fine lines and textures that give the image depth and dimension. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of volume and form, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this piece, which is a great example of Romanticism.
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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