Who painted Michel Lepelletier?

Michel Lepelletier was painted by Pierre-Michel Alix in 1794.

Where can I see Michel Lepelletier?

Michel Lepelletier is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Michel Lepelletier?

Michel Lepelletier is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Michel Lepelletier

Pierre-Michel Alix , 1794

Michel Lepelletier is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Pierre-Michel Alix. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Michel Lepelletier is a color etching and wash manner print created by Pierre-Michel Alix in 1794. The work is a portrait of an older man, identified by the signed name at the bottom, rendered in blue, red, yellow, and black inks.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Michel Lepelletier, was a figure of importance, as suggested by the portrait's creation. His depiction in formal attire—a dark coat, bright red shirt, and neatly tied white cravat—emphasizes his significance, though the specific context or his role is not explicitly conveyed in the image.

Technique & Style

Alix utilized a combination of blue, red, yellow, and black inks in a color etching and wash manner technique to achieve depth. The layered inks, such as red and blue over lines, add visual complexity to the portrait, set against a plain dark background that focuses attention on the subject's face and attire.

History & Provenance

Produced in 1794 by Pierre-Michel Alix, a French engraver trained under Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, Michel Lepelletier is part of a body of work featuring key figures of the French Revolution and First French Empire. Examples of Alix's prints are housed in the Louvre’s Cabinet des estampes and the Bibliothèque nationale in France.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pierre-Michel Alix

Pierre-Michel Alix (1762 – 27 December 1817) was a French engraver. He studied under Jacques-Philippe Le Bas and was best known for his portraits of notable figures during the French Revolution and First French Empire.…