Artwork
John Coles III
John Coles III is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This small print is a portrait of John Coles III, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin around 1808. It measures approximately 5.7 cm square and is part of the Corcoran Collection at the National Gallery of Art.
Technique & Style
The portrait is executed in mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper. The artist achieved a high level of detail in the small work, showcasing the technical capabilities of mezzotint and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts John Coles III in formal attire with a serious expression, conveying a sense of dignity and solemnity.
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.
