Artwork
T. Chollet
T. Chollet is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This 1800 print is a portrait of Théodore Chollet, created by Charles B.
About this work
Overview
This 1800 print is a portrait of Théodore Chollet, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Théodore Chollet, a French artist, in formal attire, gazing directly at the viewer. The level of detail achieved in the small image conveys a sense of intimacy and highlights the subject's features.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases the artist's skill in mezzotint and engraving, techniques that allow for rich tonal variations. The small scale of the print, measuring 5.56 cm square, demonstrates the artist's ability to work with precision on a tiny scale.
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.
