Artwork
James Cathcart Johnston
James Cathcart Johnston is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of James Cathcart Johnston, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Johnston in simple attire, gazing directly at the viewer. The level of detail in the work, including the folds in his clothing and his facial expression, suggests an attempt to capture his personality.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper. The use of these techniques allows for a high level of detail, contributing to a realistic representation of the subject.
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.
