Artwork
Richard Brent
Richard Brent is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts Richard Brent, an American politician, in a formal portrait. Created using mezzotint and engraving techniques, it showcases Brent's upper half in profile.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait captures Brent's formal attire and detailed facial features, presenting him in a dignified manner. His profile faces right, highlighting the intricacies of his hairstyle and clothing.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper to achieve a high level of detail and texture. The use of numerous lines creates depth and visual interest in the portrait.
History & Provenance
The work is attributed to Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin and is dated to around 1803. It is currently held by the National Gallery of Art.
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.
