Artwork
P. Thompson
P. Thompson is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print depicts Captain P.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: P. Thompson.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts Captain P. Thompson in a formal military uniform, seated in profile. The work is a reproduction of a portrait created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1805.
Subject & Meaning
The ornate epaulet on Thompson's shoulder indicates his high rank or status within the military. The formal attire and dignified pose convey a sense of importance and authority.
Technique & Style
The print is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, allowing for detailed rendering of Thompson's uniform and insignia despite its small size of 5.56 × 5.56 cm.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
