Artwork
Marie Josephine Delacroix
Marie Josephine Delacroix 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 oval portrait, created in 1797, measures 5.
About this work
Overview
This small oval portrait, created in 1797, measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is executed in mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, Marie Josephine Delacroix, in profile, showcasing her refined features, wavy hair, and elegant attire, including a high-collared garment with a bow tie and an earring, suggesting she was a member of the upper class.
Technique & Style
The use of mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper creates a detailed and nuanced representation of the subject, characteristic of the portraiture style of the late 18th century.
History & Provenance
The portrait was created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1797; further information about the artist can be found at institutions such as the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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.
