Artwork
John Huger
John Huger 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, titled 'John Huger', is a portrait created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with distinctive facial features, including prominent cheekbones, a pointed nose, and curly hair, dressed in formal attire with a white cravat, conveying a sense of dignity and restraint.
Technique & Style
The use of mezzotint and engraving on wove paper allowed for a high level of detail and precision in capturing the subject's appearance, suggesting a careful observation of the sitter.
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.
