Artwork
Robert Baylor Carter
Robert Baylor Carter is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts Robert Baylor Carter in profile. Created in 1805, it is based on a painting by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Carter wearing a high-collared shirt and jacket, with a slightly pointed nose, defined cheekbones, and short wavy hair. The precise rendering of his facial features suggests a strong likeness.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper. The level of detail achieved indicates a high level of skill in these techniques.
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.
