Artwork
Theodore Hunt
Theodore Hunt is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Theodore Hunt is a print portrait by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Theodore Hunt in profile, with his face highlighted against a dark background, conveying a sense of dignity and prominence.
Technique & Style
The artwork features intricate fine lines that define Hunt's features and attire, set within an ornate border characterized by repeating patterns, exemplifying European engraving techniques.
Context
Produced in early 19th-century America, the print reflects the artistic influences of the time, with Saint-Mémin's work in Washington, D.C., contributing to the dissemination of European engraving methods among American politicians and leaders.
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.
