Artwork
Anthony Morris
Anthony Morris is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philadela.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Ant. Morris.
About this work
This collection is interesting because it shows the artist's skill in creating detailed profiles.
This portrait shows Anthony Morris in a right-facing profile. He's depicted with detailed facial features and styled hair. The artist used a technique to create a detailed image.
The portrait is part of the Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits from 1802. This collection is interesting because it shows the artist's skill in creating detailed profiles.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
Overview
This print, 'Anthony Morris', is a portrait created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper. It is a representation of Anthony Morris in profile.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Anthony Morris in a right-facing profile, showcasing his upper body, detailed facial features, and styled hair. The level of detail suggests a focus on capturing the subject's likeness.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed mezzotint and engraving to achieve a high level of detail in the portrait. This technique was characteristic of his work, as seen in the Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits from 1802.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, a compilation of works from 1802. This collection highlights the artist's skill in creating detailed profiles.
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Artist
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
