Artwork
Louis Buchanan Smith
Louis Buchanan Smith 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 print is a portrait of Louis Buchanan Smith, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Louis Buchanan Smith in formal attire, gazing directly at the viewer. The level of detail achieved by the artist contributes to a realistic representation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper. The use of these techniques allowed for a high level of detail and realism in the portrait.
History & Provenance
The print was created in 1804 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It is part of the Corcoran Collection and is also held by the National Portrait Gallery.
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.
