Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1804
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Sterett is a 1804 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This small print shows Charles Sterett’s face in soft shadows. His coat looks dark. The ruffled shirt stands out in lighter tones. Mezzotint gives this print its gentle glow. It’s not a fast process. The artist carved a copper plate, then inked it carefully. This style feels old-school. See how the shadows fade in and out? Try a close look at Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de’s other works.
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
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