Jean Jacques Rousseau
1791
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1791
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Jean Jacques Rousseau is a 1791 ink by Pierre-Michel Alix, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a round portrait of a man with gray hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat over a light shirt with buttons down the front. The background is plain and dark, putting all the focus on his face. The name "Jean Jacques Rousseau" is written below the image, and the date "An 111-1803" appears in the corner. This suggests it was made after his death. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
