Artwork
Francis Nelson
Francis Nelson 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
Francis Nelson is a print portrait created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1808, combining mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Francis Nelson with a calm demeanor, gazing directly at the viewer. The detailed rendering conveys a sense of realism, capturing the subject's likeness.
Technique & Style
The artwork employs mezzotint and engraving, techniques that allow for rich tonal variations and textures. The artist's use of these methods creates a highly detailed and nuanced representation of the subject.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Corcoran Collection at the National Gallery of Art, indicating its significance within a broader historical and cultural context.
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.
