Artwork
John Dubarry
John Dubarry is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This 1802 portrait print, created by Charles B.
About this work
Overview
This 1802 portrait print, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts John Dubarry in profile, wearing a dark coat and white cravat, with the focus on his facial features. The absence of accessories draws the viewer's attention to his face, creating a sense of intimacy.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve a high level of detail in the small-scale portrait. Mezzotint, a process that involves roughening the entire surface of a metal plate to create a tonal range, allows for rich, nuanced shading.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
