Artwork
Philips
Philips is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1798 print, 'Philips', is a portrait by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an unidentified man in profile, characterized by his wavy hair and sideburns. The level of detail suggests the subject may have been a person of significance, though his identity remains unknown.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Saint-Mémin's skill in capturing texture through mezzotint and engraving, evident in the rendering of the subject's hair and clothing. Profile portraits were a common format during this period.
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.
