Artwork
Anthony Breck
Anthony Breck is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Anthony Breck is a small print created in 1798 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, combining mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a formal portrait of Anthony Breck, depicted with a serious expression. The level of detail achieved in the small image suggests a careful representation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases the artist's skill in mezzotint and engraving, techniques that require great precision. The detailed execution is characteristic of portraiture from this period, and the use of these specific techniques adds to the image's intricacy.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Corcoran Collection and is on display at the National Gallery of Art.
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.
