Artwork
Judge Trist
Judge Trist is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Judge Trist is a print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper. It measures 6.03 × 5.08 cm and was produced between 1797 and 1798.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a formally dressed man with light hair and a prominent nose, wearing a high-collared shirt, cravat, dark jacket, and bow tie. His attire reflects the typical formal wear for men of his social standing during that period.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases precise details in the subject's face and clothing, indicating the artist's close attention to detail. The level of precision is consistent with Saint-Mémin's other works, suggesting a characteristic style.
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.
