Artwork
Alexander Gibson
Alexander Gibson is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print portrait of Alexander Gibson is rendered in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper. Created in 1808 by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, it presents a profile view of the subject.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait highlights Gibson's notable features, including his curls and strong facial structure. As a Scottish composer and conductor, his role in music is underscored by the detailed representation of his upper body.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in mezzotint and engraving, techniques that allow for a high level of detail and texture. The use of these methods contributes to the portrait's nuanced representation of Gibson.
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.
