Artwork
James Latimer
James Latimer is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The artist used a simple background to focus on the man's face, which was a common style back then.
This portrait shows a man's side profile.
He has short curly hair and a formal dark coat.
The artist used a simple background to focus on the man's face, which was a common style back then.
The man's high white collar and dark coat make him look elegant.
This style was popular in the early 19th century.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
Overview
This print is a portrait of James Latimer, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Latimer in profile, with short curly hair and formal attire consisting of a dark coat and high white collar, conveying an air of elegance.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed a simple background to draw attention to Latimer's face, exemplifying the Neoclassical style characteristic of early 19th-century portraiture.
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.
