Artwork
Cornelia Schuyler Morton
Cornelia Schuyler Morton is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1797 print depicts Cornelia Schuyler Morton in profile. Created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, it showcases the subject's refined features.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait represents a woman from early American society, capturing her elegance and poise. Cornelia Schuyler Morton's classical attire and hairstyle reflect the cultural and aesthetic values of her time.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving to achieve a high level of detail, characteristic of the neoclassical style. This aesthetic emphasizes simplicity, order, and classical influences, evident in the subject's attire and the overall composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1797 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, the print is a product of the artist's skill in mezzotint and engraving. The work is mounted on brown wove paper, indicating a possible later mounting or conservation effort.
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.
