Artwork
Eliza Susan Morton Quincy
Eliza Susan Morton Quincy 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 portrait print depicts Eliza Susan Morton Quincy in profile. Created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, it measures 5.56 cm square and showcases the artist's skill in capturing detailed likenesses on a small scale.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with dark curly hair under a decorative headscarf, dressed in attire suggesting a certain social status. The profile view emphasizes her features, creating a sense of intimacy and formality.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques in black on wove paper, mounted on brown wove paper. This method allowed for the creation of intricate details and textures, highlighting the artist's technical proficiency.
History & Provenance
A photographic copy of the print was made between 1845 and 1855, indicating its significance and the desire to preserve or disseminate the image further.
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.
