Artwork
Lacoste
Lacoste is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Lacoste is a small print created in 1802 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an American subject, a man dressed in a dark coat with a high collar, his face illuminated from the side, creating sharp shadows that accentuate his features.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint technique allows for smooth gradations of gray tone without visible lines, while cross-hatching adds texture to the subject's coat, demonstrating the artist's skill in combining different engraving methods.
History & Provenance
Created in 1802, the print is attributed to Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a multifaceted artist who worked as a painter and engraver.
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.
