Artwork
de Rochemont
de Rochemont is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
de Rochemont is a portrait print created in 1806 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, utilizing mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, later mounted to brown wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a man characterized by light curly hair, a dark coat with distinctive large round buttons, and a high white collar, though the portrait's deeper meaning or the sitter's identity beyond the surname 'de Rochemont' is not explicitly conveyed in the available information.
Technique & Style
The print showcases precision in capturing details of the subject's attire and hair through the combined use of mezzotint (achieving tonal depth) and engraving (providing linearity and clarity), reflecting the artist's skill in blending these techniques.
History & Provenance
de Rochemont is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its inclusion in a notable collection, though specific details of its acquisition history or previous ownership are not provided.
Context
Created in 1806, the work falls within the early 19th-century portrait tradition, where precise depictions of attire and facial features were valued. The use of mezzotint and engraving reflects the technical preferences of the time for portrait prints.
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.
