Artwork
Asbury Dickins
Asbury Dickins is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1801 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: R. Dickins.
About this work
Overview
Asbury Dickins is a small print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1801, measuring 5.56 cm square. It is a profile portrait executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The print showcases the artist's use of mezzotint, a labor-intensive process involving roughening and smoothing a metal plate to achieve tonal variations. The resulting image is characterized by crisp black and white contrasts, capturing the subject's features with precision.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man's left-side profile, conveying a sense of calmness and quiet strength through its subtle lines and shading. The subject's expression is serene, inviting the viewer to contemplate the image.
History & Provenance
The print is currently housed in the National Gallery of Art, indicating its significance as a work worthy of preservation and public display.
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Artist & collection
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.
