Artwork
Nimrod Owings
Nimrod Owings 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 small print is a portrait of Nimrod Owings, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin around 1804. It is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Owings in profile, showing his upper body, curly hair, and distinct facial features. The profile view emphasizes the subject's likeness.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases the artist's skill in engraving and mezzotint techniques, achieving a high level of detail despite its small size of 5.56 × 5.56 cm.
History & Provenance
The print is the work of French artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, active during the early 19th 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.
