Artwork
P. Thompson
P. Thompson is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print depicts Captain P.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts Captain P. Thompson in a formal military uniform, seated in profile. The work is a reproduction of a portrait created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1805.
Subject & Meaning
The ornate epaulet on Thompson's shoulder indicates his high rank or status within the military. The formal attire and dignified pose convey a sense of importance and authority.
Technique & Style
The print is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, allowing for detailed rendering of Thompson's uniform and insignia despite its small size of 5.56 × 5.56 cm.
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.
