Artwork
Thomas Deye Owings
Thomas Deye Owings is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Thomas Deye Owings, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper. It is one of a series of portraits by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.
Technique & Style
The portrait is rendered in a formal and detailed style, characteristic of Saint-Mémin's work. The use of mezzotint and engraving allows for a high level of tonal subtlety and texture.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the print is Thomas Deye Owings, depicted in a formal portrait. The work is representative of Saint-Mémin's portraiture, which captured the likenesses of individuals from this time period.
History & Provenance
The print was created in 1804 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, as part of his collection of portraits.
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.
