Artwork
Elizabeth Custis Teackle Smith
Elizabeth Custis Teackle Smith is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This small portrait, measuring 5.
About this work
Overview
This small portrait, measuring 5.5 × 5.5 cm, is a print of Elizabeth Custis Teackle Smith created using mezzotint and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Elizabeth Custis Teackle Smith, captured in a detailed and delicate portrait. The artwork is a representation of the subject, likely created from a original painting or drawing.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper to achieve the portrait's intricate details. The use of these techniques on a small scale showcases the artist's skill.
History & Provenance
The original portrait was painted in 1803 by the French artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, from which this print was likely derived.
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.
