Artwork
George Poindexter
George Poindexter 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
George Poindexter is a print created in 1808 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, combining mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, later mounted to brown wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays George Poindexter, a man of apparent prominence, dressed in formal attire with a serious demeanor, conveying a sense of dignity and formality.
Technique & Style
Notable for its meticulous detail, the work showcases Saint-Mémin's mastery of a precise and labor-intensive process, blending mezzotint's tonal capabilities with engraving's linearity.
History & Provenance
The artwork is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its inclusion in a significant art historical repository.
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.
