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. The artwork is a small, circular portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown wearing a dark coat and light cravat, with a serious expression and a slightly tilted head. The level of detail in the portrait, such as the folds of the cravat, suggests a careful observation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The print is executed in mezzotint and engraving, techniques characteristic of the artist's work. The use of these techniques allows for a high level of detail and texture in the portrait.
History & Provenance
The print dates to around 1800 and is part of a collection of similar small circular portraits by the artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.
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.
