Artwork
Dodge
Dodge 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
Dodge is a small 1804 portrait print by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, measuring 5.72 × 5.72 cm. It is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The print showcases the mezzotint technique, characterized by smooth shading around the subject's face. Mezzotint's ability to capture soft, velvety tones is evident, with tiny grooves creating nuanced light and dark areas.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man in a dark coat, gazing to the right. The subject's identity is not specified, leaving interpretation open.
History & Provenance
Created in 1804, Dodge exemplifies the early 19th-century application of mezzotint, a relatively new technique at the time. It demonstrates the medium's capacity for fine detail and tonal subtlety.
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.
