Artwork
St. Guily
St. Guily is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This small print is a portrait of Paul Revere, created by Charles B.
About this work
Overview
This small print is a portrait of Paul Revere, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1801. The work measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The portrait features a profile view of Revere's face, achieved through the use of cross-hatching, where closely spaced parallel lines create shading and depth. The technique produces a soft, nuanced rendering of the subject's features, with subtle gradations of tone.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Paul Revere in profile, with his face set against a light background. The artist's use of contrasting tones and textures creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to the subject's features.
History & Provenance
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin was a prolific portrait artist who traveled extensively throughout early America, producing numerous works using a similar technique. His small prints made it possible for a wider audience to own likenesses of notable figures.
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.
