Louis, Chevalier de Toussard
1900
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Early Modern military officer
1900
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man, Louis, Chevalier de Toussard. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The artist used a lot of detail to make him look realistic. The mezzotint technique used here creates a soft, detailed image. It was a common method for portraits back then. The artist likely chose it to create a sense of depth. You can learn more about this technique by looking into chiaroscuro.
