Artwork
Janette Marshall Macomb
Janette Marshall Macomb is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This mezzotint and engraving on wove paper depicts Janette Marshall Macomb, created by French portraitist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin as part of a series of Macomb family portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Janette Marshall Macomb, is portrayed with a gentle expression, attired in late 18th-century clothing, conveying a sense of realism through the artist's attention to fine details.
Technique & Style
Saint-Mémin employed mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve detailed realism, characteristic of his portrait style, which emphasized subtle, naturalistic representations.
History & Provenance
As part of the Macomb family portraits collection, this work suggests the artist's familiarity with the family, indicating a potential commission or close relationship.
Context
Understanding this piece is enhanced by examining Saint-Mémin's broader oeuvre, which showcases his consistent approach to portraitures of contemporary figures.
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.
