Artwork
John Rhea Smith
John Rhea Smith 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 portrait print, created between 1798 and 1803, depicts John Rhea Smith. The work is by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin and measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown looking directly forward, with a prominent nose drawing the viewer's attention. The level of detail in the facial features suggests a focus on capturing the individual's likeness.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper. The detailed rendering of the subject's face showcases the artist's skill with these methods.
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.
