Artwork
Seth Hastings
Seth Hastings is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Seth Hastings is a small portrait print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1806. The artwork measures 5.56 cm square and is rendered in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, Seth Hastings, in profile with a well-defined face and a straightforward gaze. The level of detail achieved in the small format suggests the subject's significance.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, a common method at the time, allowing for intricate detail within a compact frame. This technique showcases the artist's skill in capturing nuanced features.
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.
