Artwork
Cornelia Schuyler Morton
Cornelia Schuyler Morton is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: St. Memin & Valdenuit No. 27. Pine St. N. York.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Miss Schuyler / Cornelia
About this work
Overview
This 1797 print depicts Cornelia Schuyler Morton in profile. Created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, it showcases the subject's refined features.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait represents a woman from early American society, capturing her elegance and poise. Cornelia Schuyler Morton's classical attire and hairstyle reflect the cultural and aesthetic values of her time.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving to achieve a high level of detail, characteristic of the neoclassical style. This aesthetic emphasizes simplicity, order, and classical influences, evident in the subject's attire and the overall composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1797 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, the print is a product of the artist's skill in mezzotint and engraving. The work is mounted on brown wove paper, indicating a possible later mounting or conservation effort.
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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.
