Artwork
Jacint Laval
Jacint Laval is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This portrait print depicts Jacint Laval, a lieutenant colonel, in a formal pose. Created using mezzotint and engraving techniques, it is a small-scale work mounted on brown paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with a serious expression, wearing formal attire that reflects his military rank. Attention to detail is evident in the rendering of his hairstyle and uniform.
Technique & Style
The print demonstrates skillful execution on a small scale, measuring just 7.62 × 6.03 cm. The use of mezzotint and engraving techniques allowed for intricate detail and tonal variation.
History & Provenance
The original portrait was painted by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1809. This print is part of the Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits.
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.
