Artwork
Sulivan Gray
Sulivan Gray is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sulivan Gray is a portrait print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1807, featuring a detailed depiction of a man in formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown facing right, with short, wavy hair and defined facial features, dressed in attire characteristic of the period, suggesting an emphasis on capturing the individual's likeness and social status.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper, demonstrating the artist's skill in achieving a high level of detail and texture.
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.
