Artwork
Lady Mary Watts Johnson
Lady Mary Watts Johnson is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This small print, created by Charles B.
About this work
Overview
This small print, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, is a portrait of Lady Mary Watts Johnson. It is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases the artist's skill in achieving detailed renderings of the subject's face and attire within a compact format, measuring 5.56 × 5.56 cm. The use of mezzotint and engraving techniques allows for a high level of intricacy.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1797, the print is part of the Corcoran Collection. Its creation during this period highlights Saint-Mémin's work during the late 18th century.
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.
