Artwork
Tregent
Tregent 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.
About this work
Overview
Tregent is a small print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1801, measuring 5.56 cm square. It is a mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, mounted to a brown wove paper backing.
Technique & Style
The print showcases the artist's skill with mezzotint and engraving techniques, featuring intricate details achieved through precise workmanship.
History & Provenance
Tregent is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its significance within a curated assemblage of artworks.
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.
