Artwork
Isaac Bell
Isaac Bell is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This small print, 'Isaac Bell', is a portrait created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper. It measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is part of the National Gallery of Art's Corcoran Collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire. The level of detail in his face and clothing suggests a formal or dignified subject.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed engraving and mezzotint techniques to achieve a high level of detail in the portrait. The use of many small lines creates a nuanced representation of the subject.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1797, 'Isaac Bell' is a historical portrait that has been preserved and is now on display at the National Gallery of Art, as 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.
