Artists by Medium · Part 6 of 20
Etching draws through a ground before acid bites the exposed metal. The process joins the freedom of drawn lines to the pressure, reversal, and repetition of printing.
The 30 profiles below pair a source-based identity note with one item-level work record verified through The Met API. Every embedded image is marked Public Domain by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and each credit retains its object page and Open Access link.
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Artists in this article
- A. Duprez
- Alexander Galli Bibiena
- Alphonse Edouard Enguérand Aufray de Roc'Bhian
- Angiolo Falconetto
- Antonio Vianello
- A. Paul Artigue
- Carl Baron von Vittinghoff
- Charles-Alphonse Deblois
- Charles Boily
- Charles François César Le Tellier, Marquis Montmirail
- Clémenti
- Comte de Jacques Laure Breteuil
- Etienne Delrieux
- F. J. Dorgez
- François Bourlier
- François Roëttiers
- Geoffroy Dumoûtier
- Giovanni Battista Bracelli
- Giovanni Battista Catenaro
- J. Cariven
- Jean Achille Bellanger
- Jean Chartier
- Jean Le Pautre
- Joachim Leonardo da Rocha
- Johann Ignatz Zimbal
- Joseph Goupy
- Louis Germain
- Luc Vincent Thiery de Sainte Colombe
- Luis Jimenez
- Marcel Blairat
30 artists working in Etching
1. A. Duprez
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists A. Duprez in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, late 19th century.”
A representative work is The Forth Bridge (ca. 1890). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Helene Greenberg Wyman Collection, 2015. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
2. Alexander Galli Bibiena
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Alexander Galli Bibiena in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, 1687– before 1769.”
A representative work is Tomb of Joseph I, Emperor of Hungary, King of Bohemia (1700–1769). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching and engraving. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
3. Alphonse Edouard Enguérand Aufray de Roc'Bhian
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Alphonse Edouard Enguérand Aufray de Roc'Bhian in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Paris 1833–1887.”
A representative work is Death (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
4. Angiolo Falconetto
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Angiolo Falconetto in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, active ca. 1555–67.”
A representative work is Saint Simon (ca. 1555–67). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, by exchange, 1970. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
5. Antonio Vianello
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Antonio Vianello in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, born 1778.”
A representative work is Mountainous landscape with two men in the foreground (1828). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
6. A. Paul Artigue
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists A. Paul Artigue in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active 19th century.”
A representative work is Old Street in Rouen (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
7. Carl Baron von Vittinghoff
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Carl Baron von Vittinghoff in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, Pressburg 1772–1826 Vienna.”
A representative work is The Shepherd Finding Romulus near the Goat (n.d.). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching on brown paper; state before the inscription. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Janet Lee Kadesky Ruttenberg Fund, in honor of Colta Ives, 2010. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
8. Charles-Alphonse Deblois
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record identifies Charles-Alphonse Deblois in the role “Artist.” The Met’s online constituent name inserts a space after the hyphen; spacing is normalized here. Its fuller identity line reads “French, Paris, 1822–ca. 1883.”
A representative work is Hunting trophy with game birds and rabbit, from "L'Artiste" (1850–1900). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1971. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
9. Charles Boily
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Charles Boily in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, ca.1735/39–1813.”
A representative work is Portrait of Charles Borde (1783). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching and engraving. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Anonymous Gift, 1924. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
10. Charles François César Le Tellier, Marquis Montmirail
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Charles François César Le Tellier, Marquis Montmirail in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1734–1764.”
A representative work is Landscape with a Goatherd and a Drover (mid-18th century). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
11. Clémenti
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Clémenti in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 18th century.”
A representative work is Enjoy the Moment (18th century). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. John Sichel, 1966. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
12. Comte de Jacques Laure Breteuil
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Comte de Jacques Laure Breteuil in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1730–1750.”
A representative work is Landscape with Ruins of Statues and Vases (1746). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
13. Etienne Delrieux
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Etienne Delrieux in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active ca. 1869–80.”
A representative work is Woman working within a shed (1869–80). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Eugene L. Garbaty, 1953. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
14. F. J. Dorgez
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists F. J. Dorgez in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active Paris, ca. 1780–1814.”
A representative work is Sheet of 13 subjects for an Almanac (ca. 1780). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
15. François Bourlier
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists François Bourlier in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active 1651–1682.”
A representative work is River gods reclining before a seascape (1651–82). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Engraving and etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. Olga Sichel and Max Philippson, 1962. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
16. François Roëttiers
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists François Roëttiers in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, London 1685–1742 Vienna.”
A representative work is Bacchanal (ca. 1710–40). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Stephen A. Geiger Gift, 2016. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
17. Geoffroy Dumoûtier
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Geoffroy Dumoûtier in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active ca. 1535–73.”
A representative work is Virgin and Child in a Niche (mid 16th century). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
18. Giovanni Battista Bracelli
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Giovanni Battista Bracelli in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, active 1616–50.”
A representative work is Plate 20: two figures composed of pipes and sieves from 'Bizzarie di varie figure' (1624). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. M.B. Orlan, 1961. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
19. Giovanni Battista Catenaro
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Giovanni Battista Catenaro in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, active Spain and England, 1692–1727.”
A representative work is Apollo, seated on a cloud and holding a lyre and pipe, surrounded by putti (1692–1727). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Anne and Carl Stern Gift, 1959. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
20. J. Cariven
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists J. Cariven in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active 1864–80.”
A representative work is The Rustics (1875). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
21. Jean Achille Bellanger
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jean Achille Bellanger in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1745–1763.”
A representative work is St. Paul Preaching in Athens (1749). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1962. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
22. Jean Chartier
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jean Chartier in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “1500–1580.”
A representative work is La Force (16th century). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Janet S. Byrne, 1991. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
23. Jean Le Pautre
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jean Le Pautre in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Paris 1618–1682 Paris.”
A representative work is Aeneas's Farewell to Dido. The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Anne and Charles Stern Gift, 1963. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
24. Joachim Leonardo da Rocha
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Joachim Leonardo da Rocha in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Portuguese, 1756–1826.”
A representative work is Saint Peter holding keys and an open book, facing left (ca. 1750–80). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 2017. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
25. Johann Ignatz Zimbal
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Johann Ignatz Zimbal in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Austrian, 1722–1795.”
A representative work is The Ascension of Christ (ca. 1750). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: A. Hyatt Mayor Purchase Fund, Marjorie Phelps Starr Bequest, 2000. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
26. Joseph Goupy
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Joseph Goupy in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, ca. 1700–1782.”
A representative work is Hagar (18th century). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1961. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
27. Louis Germain
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Louis Germain in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1733–ca. 1791.”
A representative work is Studies of Heads (1773). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1969. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
28. Luc Vincent Thiery de Sainte Colombe
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Luc Vincent Thiery de Sainte Colombe in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1734–after 1811.”
A representative work is An Architectural Capriccio (1772). The Met classifies it in Prints, with the medium recorded as Etching. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Astrid C. Sanai, in memory of Sassan Sanai MD, 2017. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
29. Luis Jimenez
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Luis Jimenez in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Spanish, active ca. 1880–1900.”
A representative work is A seated woman holding a child (ca. 1800–1900?). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Miss Ella Winthrop Saltonstall and sisters, in memory of their father, Francis G. Saltonstall, 1937. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
30. Marcel Blairat
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Marcel Blairat in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Roquemaure 1849–1891 Paris.”
A representative work is Two women in a clearing in the woods, one holding a parasol, the other seated in the grass (1870–91). The Met catalogs it as Print, made in Etching. Its collection classification is Prints. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
Method and source notes
Selection excludes the previous 600-profile series and favors less familiar names where the evidence allows. Every embedded work image in this article comes from a Met item record marked Public Domain.
