Artwork
Andrew Sterett
Andrew Sterett is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Andrew Sterett, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Sterett in profile, showing his upper torso. The detailed rendering of his face and uniform suggests a formal or commemorative purpose.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed a range of lines to achieve texture and depth in the portrait, characteristic of his style.
History & Provenance
The original artwork was created in 1803. It is mounted to brown wove paper, indicating a later conservation or presentation decision.
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.
