Artwork
Knox
Knox is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
'Knox' is a portrait print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1809, depicting Henry Knox, a notable figure from the American Revolutionary War.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, resulting in a detailed, high-contrast image with a characteristic velvety texture in the dark areas, achieved through the intricate lines carved into the metal plate.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait presents Henry Knox with a calm demeanor, his facial features rendered in sharp detail against a dark background, conveying a sense of serenity and dignity.
History & Provenance
This small print, measuring 5.56 × 5.56 cm, is part of the Corcoran Collection at the National Gallery of Art, exemplifying Saint-Mémin's prolific output of over 700 portraits produced in early 19th-century America.
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.
