Artwork
Mrs. Ash
Mrs. Ash is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Mrs.
About this work
Overview
Mrs. Ash is a portrait print created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper. It depicts a woman in a formal context, characterized by meticulous detail, particularly in her facial expression and attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Mrs. Ash, is portrayed with solemnity, suggesting a representation of her social standing or personal character. The emphasis on detail in her features and clothing implies an intention to convey her importance or status.
Technique & Style
Executed in mezzotint and engraving in black, the print showcases a level of intricacy common in portraitures of its era. The mounting on brown wove paper adds to the overall formal presentation.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, specific historical context or ownership history of 'Mrs. Ash' is not detailed in available information.
Context
The portrait aligns with the artistic conventions of its time, where detailed, formal representations were typical for subjects of certain social echelons. For similar stylistic approaches, see the broader oeuvre of Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.
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.
