Artwork
Comegys
Comegys 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
This 1807 print is a profile portrait of Cornelius Comegys, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Comegys in a formal attire, wearing a dark coat and a white cravat, with distinctive curls and sideburns, conveying a sense of elegance and refinement.
Technique & Style
The print's creator utilized mezzotint and engraving to achieve a high level of detail, particularly in the subject's hair and clothing, characteristic of a traditional portrait style popular for depicting notable figures.
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.
