Dom Prosper Guéranger, Abbot of Solesmes 1878

Claude-Ferdinand Gaillard's 1878 etching "Dom Prosper Guéranger, Abbot of Solesmes" captures a realistic portrait of the influential French Benedictine monk. The image depicts Guéranger in his monastic habit, his serious expression and thoughtful gaze emphasizing his scholarly pursuits. This fine art print is part of the The Art Institute of Chicago's collection and represents the artist's skilled use of tonal variations and fine lines in the etching technique. The print showcases the artist's ability to render a striking likeness of the subject with a delicate, yet powerful, sense of realism.