Artwork
William Stevenson Barney
William Stevenson Barney is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This small print is a portrait of William Stevenson Barney, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Barney with white hair tied in a ponytail, dressed in formal late 18th-century attire, conveying his status and personality through detailed representation of his clothing and facial expression.
Technique & Style
The circular illustration, measuring 5.56 × 5.56 cm, features a plain background and includes the artist's signature and address, showcasing the precision of engraving and mezzotint techniques.
History & Provenance
The portrait was created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1798, capturing Barney's likeness in a formal setting characteristic of the era.
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.
