Artwork
James R. Caldwell
James R. Caldwell is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This portrait print of James R.
About this work
Overview
This portrait print of James R. Caldwell is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper. It is an example of a detailed and technically challenging work.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts James R. Caldwell in formal attire, facing to the right. The level of detail in his facial features and clothing suggests a careful representation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques, demonstrating the artist's skill in a complex and nuanced medium. The resulting image is characterized by its high level of detail.
History & Provenance
The original portrait was painted by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1799. The print is now held by the National Gallery of Art.
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.
