Artwork
Joseph Clinton
Joseph Clinton is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This small print depicts Joseph Clinton in profile. Created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, it measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Clinton with curly hair and high cheekbones, conveying a composed expression. As part of the Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, it reflects the artist's interest in documenting individuals.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper, showcasing the artist's skill in achieving detailed, nuanced representations.
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.
