Artwork
Andrew Hamilton
Andrew Hamilton is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Andrew Hamilton, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Hamilton in profile, wearing a high-collared shirt and dark coat, with notable attention to his facial features, particularly his nose and chin.
Technique & Style
The level of detail achieved through mezzotint and engraving on wove paper indicates a high level of craftsmanship, with the artist carefully rendering Hamilton's features.
Context
The portrait's historical significance is tied to its representation of Andrew Hamilton, suggesting the work is valued for its documentary or biographical importance.
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.
