Artwork
John Green
John Green 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 print portrait, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques, depicts John Green. The artwork is executed in black on wove paper, mounted to a brown wove paper backing.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows John Green, a notable figure in American politics and law, dressed in attire characteristic of his time. His serious expression is rendered in detail, conveying a sense of gravitas.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed mezzotint and engraving to achieve a range of tones, capturing the subtleties of Green's facial features and clothing.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1808-1809, this portrait is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its significance within a broader historical and cultural context.
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.
