Artwork
John Cuthbert
John Cuthbert 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, titled 'John Cuthbert', is a small oval portrait created in 1800 using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man in profile with short, wavy hair and a neutral expression, capturing his likeness with attention to detail.
Technique & Style
The artwork is executed in mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper, showcasing the artist's skill in these techniques, characteristic of Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin's style.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1800, this portrait is an example of the artist's work from the early 19th century.
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.
