Artwork

Joseph Anthony Chaveau

Joseph Anthony Chaveau, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1801
Joseph Anthony Chaveau, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1801

Joseph Anthony Chaveau is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This portrait print, created in 1801, depicts a man's face in a small, detailed image.

About this work

Overview

This portrait print, created in 1801, depicts a man's face in a small, detailed image. It is the work of Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.

Technique & Style

The print is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, showcasing the artist's skill in creating fine lines and shading. The technique used achieves a high level of realism, capturing the subject's serious expression with a hint of a smile.

History & Provenance

The print is housed in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, where it is available for further study.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.