Portret van de beeldhouwer Charles Dupaty 1822

Julien-Léopold Boilly created this lithograph portrait of the sculptor Charles Dupaty using delicate hatching and gradations of tone. The arrangement directs your eyes towards Dupaty's face, framed by his curly hair and coat collar. Boilly's masterful use of lithography captures the texture of Dupaty’s jacket and the soft, diffused light around his figure. The inscriptions below act as semiotic markers, locating Dupaty within the cultural and institutional frameworks of his time. His gaze, though direct, carries a hint of melancholy, enhanced by the softness of the lithographic medium. The controlled tonal range and precise lines create a sense of intimacy, inviting contemplation on the sitter’s character and social standing. The very act of representation here reflects the cultural values placed on artistry and intellectual pursuit during the period.