Artwork
Christian Luis Mannhardt
Christian Luis Mannhardt is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This portrait print, created by Charles B.
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- Inscribed:lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: C.L. Manhards. / C. L. Manhardt.
About this work
Overview
This portrait print, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1804, depicts Christian Luis Mannhardt. It is a small work, measuring 5.72 × 5.72 cm, executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Mannhardt with a serious expression, dressed in attire characteristic of his time period. As part of the Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, it contributes to a broader understanding of individuals from the era.
Technique & Style
The print is notable for its detailed rendering, achieved through the use of mezzotint and engraving techniques. These methods allowed for the creation of intricate lines and textures, capturing the subject's likeness with precision.
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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.
