Artwork
Sarah Johnson Livingston
Sarah Johnson Livingston is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1797 print, 'Sarah Johnson Livingston', is a profile portrait created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman with intricately styled hair and an ornate headpiece, set against a plain dark circular background, presenting a dignified and elegant representation of its subject.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of mezzotint and engraving showcases a high level of skill, with detailed renderings of the subject's hair and clothing, characteristic of Neoclassical portraiture's attention to detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1797 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, this print exemplifies the artist's work 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.
