Artwork
Anthony Chardon
Anthony Chardon is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Anthony Chardon is a print portrait created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper. The artwork depicts a man in profile, rendered in black and mounted on brown paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, shown in a bust view, has distinct facial features and 18th-century styled hair. He wears a high-collared coat and a cravat, characteristic of the period's attire. The level of detail, such as the folds in the coat, suggests a focus on realistic representation.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve a detailed, high-contrast image. The use of these techniques allowed for a nuanced portrayal of the subject's features and attire, highlighting the artist's skill in creating realistic images.
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.
