Thomas Woodhouse
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1805
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1805
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man, Thomas Woodhouse, in a simple setting. He's facing forward with a calm expression. The artist used mezzotint to create the image, which is an old technique. The mezzotint process involves roughening a metal plate to create tones. It was a popular method back then for making prints. This technique allowed the artist to add details and textures to the image. You can learn more about this technique by looking into engraving, which is similar to mezzotint.
