Artwork
Charles de Lagarenne
Charles de Lagarenne is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Charles de Lagarenne is a portrait print created by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1800. It is a mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, mounted to a brown backing sheet.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man with a serious expression, dressed in attire characteristic of an earlier era. The level of detail in the rendering of his clothing and hair suggests a focus on capturing the subject's likeness.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines and nuanced texture to achieve a realistic representation. The use of mezzotint and engraving techniques allowed for a high level of precision and depth in the portrait.
History & Provenance
The print is part of a collection of historical portraits and is housed 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.
