Artwork
Benjamin King
Benjamin King is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Benjamin King is a print portrait created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper. The artwork, dated between 1804 and 1806, depicts a man in a circular frame.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with a prominent nose and wavy hair, wearing a dark jacket and white cravat. The focus is on the man's face, with detailed rendering of his features, suggesting a careful observation by the artist.
Technique & Style
The portrait is executed in mezzotint and engraving, techniques that allow for rich tonal variations. The use of these methods on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper adds to the artwork's texture and depth.
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.
