Artwork
Unidentified Man
Unidentified Man 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.
About this work
Overview
Unidentified Man is a print depicting a man's profile, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows a man's head and upper torso in profile, wearing a dark coat and light cravat, as part of a series of small circular portraits.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed mezzotint and engraving to achieve a high level of detail in the portrait, showcasing his technical skill.
History & Provenance
Dating to around 1800, the print is one of many portraits created by the artist during this period.
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.
