Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu in 1770.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Man?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu , 1770

Portrait of a Man is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Jacques de Boissieu. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate, below image: Vandyck pinxit. DB scul. aqua forti 1770 / Tiré du Cabinet de Monsieur Seve à Lyon

About this work

Overview

This etching on light blue laid paper, titled Portrait of a Man, is the work of Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, created in 1770. It is currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a bearded man with curly hair, wearing a high-collared shirt with ruffled neck details, gazing steadily ahead. The plain background is subtly suggested with a few lines, focusing attention on the subject.

Technique & Style

De Boissieu employed fine lines to capture the texture of the subject's face and clothing. The use of light blue paper is unusual for etchings, adding a distinctive quality to the work.