Artwork
Charles Henry Smith
Charles Henry Smith 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
This 1808 portrait print of Charles Henry Smith is a work by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, combining mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Charles Henry Smith in formal attire of the time, with a focus on detailed facial features and a serious expression, capturing his likeness in a formal setting.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving to achieve a high level of detail, particularly in the subject's facial features, and to create nuanced shading, characteristic of the techniques used.
History & Provenance
The portrait is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its historical significance and preservation.
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.
