Artwork
Bernard Moore Carter
Bernard Moore Carter is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Bernard Moore Carter is a portrait print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1808. It is a small work, measuring 5.56 × 5.56 cm, and is part of the Corcoran Collection.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques in black on wove paper. Mezzotint allows for a range of tonal values, from deep blacks to light grays, creating a soft, nuanced image. The artist's use of fine lines to define features and hair without sharp edges adds to the portrait's subtlety.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Bernard Moore Carter's face in soft shadows, with dark hair curling on his forehead and a crisp white coat collar against a dark coat. The image presents a serene and understated representation of its subject.
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.
