Artwork
Alexander James Dallas
Alexander James Dallas is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts Alexander James Dallas in profile. Created using mezzotint and engraving techniques, it is mounted on brown wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Dallas in a head-and-shoulders view, with his right profile visible. He is an important historical figure, and the portrait aims to capture his likeness.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper, showcasing detailed renderings of Dallas's hair and attire. The technique used is characteristic of engraving, a method that allows for intricate designs and textures.
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.
