Artwork
Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Wade Hampton is a portrait print created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on black wove paper, mounted on brown wove paper, by artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Wade Hampton, is depicted in a formal and serious demeanor, emphasizing his dignified presence through meticulous attention to facial and attire details.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases Saint-Mémin's skill in combining mezzotint and engraving, a prevalent technique of the time, to achieve precise lines and detailed rendering of the subject's features and clothing.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Corcoran Collection, housed at the National Gallery of Art.
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.
