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Jean Jacques Boissard

Unknown 19th Century

1850

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

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Jean Jacques Boissard is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a high-collared robe and has one hand resting on his chest. Around his head and shoulders is a decorative border with swirling leaves and scrollwork, and his name—*Jean Jacques Boissard*—is written in fancy letters on the sides. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the folds of his clothing. The name in the border looks like it’s part of a coat of arms or a formal title. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists use lines to make shadows.