Artwork
Henry Hall
Henry Hall 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
This small print, 'Henry Hall', is a work on paper created using mezzotint and engraving techniques. It measures 5.72 × 5.56 cm and is mounted on a thicker brown paper backing.
Technique & Style
The artwork is a mezzotint, a labor-intensive process involving the roughening of a metal plate to create tonal variations. The resulting print features soft edges and nuanced shading, lending depth to the subject's face.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man, Henry Hall, in a dark coat, with his face lit from the side. His calm demeanor suggests a deliberate pose, as if captured in a moment of quiet contemplation.
History & Provenance
Created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin between 1808-1809, 'Henry Hall' is part of the Corcoran 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.
