Artwork
Abraham Hart
Abraham Hart is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This small print is a portrait of Abraham Hart, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1796 using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The image features sharp contrasts between black and white, achieved through cross-hatching that creates soft shadows on Hart's face. The rough texture of the paper is visible in the darkest areas, where tiny flecks remain.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Abraham Hart with attention to detail, capturing the folds of his fabric and individual strands of hair. His attire is rendered with precision, showing a dark coat and crisp shirt collar.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
