Artwork
Unidentified Man
Unidentified Man is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, 'Unidentified Man', is a small, circular portrait created around 1800 using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man's head and upper torso in profile, dressed in a dark coat and light cravat, conveying a serious and calm demeanor.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed detailed work to achieve a realistic representation, characteristic of his style.
Context
This work is part of a collection of similar small circular portraits, suggesting a specific artistic or thematic focus.
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.
