Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu in 1770.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu , 1770

Portrait of a Man is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Jacques de Boissieu. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This etching on light blue laid paper, titled Portrait of a Man, is the work of Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, created in 1770. It is currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a bearded man with curly hair, wearing a high-collared shirt with ruffled neck details, gazing steadily ahead. The plain background is subtly suggested with a few lines, focusing attention on the subject.

Technique & Style

De Boissieu employed fine lines to capture the texture of the subject's face and clothing. The use of light blue paper is unusual for etchings, adding a distinctive quality to the work.