Artwork
J. Trevilliers
J. Trevilliers is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Louis-Jacques Cathelin. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. J.
About this work
Overview
J. Trevilliers is an etching on wove paper created by Louis-Jacques Cathelin in 1782.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar, depicted in a contemplative pose within a round border. Inscriptions are present around the top and bottom edges of the border.
Technique & Style
The etching showcases fine lines that capture the texture of the subject's hair and clothing, exemplifying the technique of scratching into a metal plate to produce the image.
Artist & collection
