Artwork
Edward Edwards
Edward Edwards is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This portrait print depicts a man in profile from the mid-chest upwards.
About this work
Overview
This portrait print depicts a man in profile from the mid-chest upwards. Created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, it is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Edward Edwards, is shown with a prominent nose and serious expression, conveying a sense of solemnity. The detailed rendering suggests a careful and considered representation.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed mezzotint and engraving to achieve a high level of detail and texture. The profile format adds a sense of formality to the portrait.
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.
