Portret van Jean-Baptiste Drouet d'Erlon 1834
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photo of handprinted image
shape in negative space
light pencil work
photo restoration
light coloured
white palette
tonal art
repetition of white colour
remaining negative space
positive shape
"Portret van Jean-Baptiste Drouet d'Erlon" is a lithograph created by Antoine Maurin in 1834 and currently located in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts Jean-Baptiste Drouet d'Erlon, a French general, in military uniform, signifying his role as a prominent figure in French history. Maurin, a renowned artist (1793-1860), captures d'Erlon's distinguished appearance in the portrait, highlighting his status as a military leader. The lithograph, a printmaking technique popular in the 19th century, showcases Maurin's skill in rendering fine details and capturing a sense of realism. The print's dimensions, 249 mm in height and 174 mm in width, provide a close-up view of d'Erlon, emphasizing his presence and allowing for intimate details to be observed.
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