Artwork
John Minor III
John Minor 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
John Minor III is a print created in 1808 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts John Minor III, a prominent American lawyer and politician, dressed in attire characteristic of his time, conveying a sense of seriousness through his facial expression.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper, exemplifying a technique commonly used for portraiture during this period.
History & Provenance
The National Portrait Gallery holds this piece, indicating its significance within the context of American portraiture.
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.
