Artwork
Sarah C. Conyers
Sarah C. Conyers is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This small portrait print, measuring 5.
About this work
Overview
This small portrait print, measuring 5.87 × 5.87 cm, depicts Sarah C. Conyers. Created in 1808 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, it is an example of the artist's work in mezzotint and engraving.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, mounted to a brown wove paper backing. Mezzotint, a labor-intensive process, allows for rich tonal variations, suggesting a high level of detail and realism in the portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Sarah C. Conyers, capturing her likeness through the detailed work characteristic of Saint-Mémin's style.
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.
