Artwork
Samuel White
Samuel White 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. This print, created in 1800 by Charles B.
About this work
Overview
This print, created in 1800 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, is a portrait of Samuel White rendered in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Samuel White in profile, dressed in a dark coat with a white collar, set against a plain background. The image presents a straightforward representation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve a detailed, nuanced portrait. Cross-hatching creates depth and subtle shading, while fine lines define the subject's facial features.
History & Provenance
The print was created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1800, using a combination of mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, which was then mounted to brown wove paper.
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.
