Artwork
James Campbell
James Campbell 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 print depicts James Campbell in a formal portrait. The work is rendered in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows James Campbell dressed formally, gazing directly at the viewer. The level of detail achieved in the print conveys a sense of realism.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving techniques to create the portrait. Mezzotint, a labor-intensive process, allows for rich tonal variations, contributing to the print's detailed and realistic representation of Campbell.
History & Provenance
The original portrait of James Campbell was created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1804 using charcoal and pastel. The print is derived from this original work. The National Gallery of Art received the original portrait as a gift from Herbert Lee Pratt, Jr.
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.
