Zacharie Astruc
Medium
etching [proof before letters]
Dimensions
plate: 18.6 x 15.2 cm (7 5/16 x 6 in.) sheet: 41.8 x 27.8 cm (16 7/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Given by Art Information Volunteers and Friends in Honor of Christopher B. With
Accession Number
2010.75.4
Art Historical Context
Félix Bracquemond's *Zacharie Astruc* (1865) is a masterful etching that captures the likeness of the multifaceted French artist, poet, and critic Zacharie Astruc Rendered as a proof before letters—meaning an early impression without added text like titles or signatures—this intimate portrait showcases Bracquemond's exceptional skill in the medium. Measuring just 18.6 x 15.2 cm on the, it exemplifies the precision of 19th-century French printmaking, where fine lines and subtle tones convey depth and character. Bracquemond, a pivotal figure in the etching revival of the 1860s, drew inspiration...
About the Artist
Félix Bracquemond · 1833–1914
French, Paris 1833–1914 Sèvres