Artwork
John Armentaire Monges
John Armentaire Monges 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, held by the Smithsonian Institution, is a portrait of John Armentaire Monges, a leader in the Haitian Revolution.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Monges in formal attire with a serious expression, capturing his likeness in detail, including the texture of his clothing and the surrounding environment.
Technique & Style
Created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, the print showcases the artist's skill in producing detailed images that could be reproduced multiple times.
History & Provenance
The work is by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, a notable artist of the time, and is significant for its representation of a key figure in Haitian history.
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.
