Artwork
John Wayles Eppes
John Wayles Eppes is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a black and white profile portrait of John Wayles Eppes, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1805.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Eppes in profile, facing left, with a calm expression and neatly combed short hair.
Technique & Style
The work combines mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, achieving a detailed representation of the subject with smooth tones.
History & Provenance
The print was created in 1805 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, a technique-driven artist known for his 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.
