Artwork
Jean-Baptiste-François Durey de Meinières
Jean-Baptiste-François Durey de Meinières is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Baptiste Delafosse. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: LC De Carmontelle de.1760.; lower right in plate: DelaFosse Sculpsit; lower center in plate: SILENTIO GAUDET.; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: M. J.B. de Menière
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Overview
This print, created around 1760, is a portrait of Jean-Baptiste-François Durey de Meinières. Executed by Jean-Baptiste Delafosse using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper, it is a representative work of the artist's skill.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Durey de Meinières seated on a patio, surrounded by a natural landscape. Dressed in attire typical of the 18th century, he is shown lost in thought, with his face turned to the side and hands clasped together.
Technique & Style
Delafosse's work is characterized by its use of etching and engraving, techniques that allow for detailed renderings of both the subject and the surrounding environment. The print is associated with the Romanticism movement, known for its emphasis on emotion and the natural world.
History & Provenance
The print is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, indicating its significance within the history of art.
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