Artwork
Portrait of a Man Turned to the Left
Portrait of a Man Turned to the Left is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jan Chalon. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Portrait of a Man Turned to the Left is an etching with drypoint on laid paper created by Jan Chalon around 1790.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man's face turned slightly to the left, characterized by wild, curly hair and a serious expression.
Technique & Style
The artist employed drypoint, creating tiny grooves in the metal plate that hold ink, resulting in loose, scratchy lines with visible texture. The etching technique allowed for expressive, rapid mark-making, akin to pencil strokes.
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Artist & collection
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The Artist's Mother Seated, in an Oriental Headdress
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