Artwork
Dacosta
Dacosta is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drn. with the Physiognotrace & engrd. by St. Memin. Philada.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Dacosta.
About this work
Overview
Dacosta is a small print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1802, combining mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper. It measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is part of the Corcoran Collection.
Technique & Style
The print showcases the artist's use of detailed lines and shading to achieve a realistic representation. Mezzotint and engraving were common techniques for portraiture at the time, allowing for nuanced capture of facial features and attire.
Subject & Meaning
The print presents a portrait of a person, identified as Dacosta, with attention to facial and sartorial detail. The level of detail suggests an attempt to accurately represent the subject.
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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.
