1799
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Pierre Corneille is a 1799 ink by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is turned slightly to the side, looking thoughtful. The background is plain, and the whole image is framed inside a round border. The name "P. CORNEILLE" is printed below the portrait, suggesting this is a famous person. The paper has a textured look, typical of older prints. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
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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