Artwork
Joseph Whipple
Joseph Whipple is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The details in this portrait are precise, reflecting the neoclassical style of the early 19th century, which often featured profile portraits.
You see a side profile of Joseph Whipple in this etching.
He has an aquiline nose and wavy hair.
The details in this portrait are precise, reflecting the neoclassical style of the early 19th century, which often featured profile portraits.
This style was significant in America at the time.
The artist used etching and engraving to create this piece.
Look up the technique of etching to learn more about how it was used in this portrait.
Overview
This print is a portrait of Joseph Whipple, created using etching, engraving, and roulette techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Whipple in profile, distinguished by his aquiline nose and wavy hair, capturing the subject's likeness with precise detail.
Technique & Style
The use of etching and engraving allowed for a high level of precision, characteristic of the neoclassical style prevalent in early 19th-century America, which often featured profile portraits.
Context
Profile portraits were a significant artistic tradition in America during this period, reflecting the influence of neoclassicism.
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.
