Artwork
Henry Alexander
Henry Alexander is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1803 portrait print, 'Henry Alexander', is a detailed oval depiction of a man's upper torso in profile. Created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, it showcases the artist's skill in capturing realistic textures.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed a technique involving numerous lines to create texture, a common method in portraiture at the time, resulting in a realistic representation of the subject.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Henry Alexander, is shown wearing simple attire, presented in a straightforward and unadorned manner, with the profile view emphasizing his facial features.
History & Provenance
Created in 1803 by French miniaturist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, who was active in New York, the print is now part of the National Gallery of Art collection.
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.
