Artwork
Dr. Jacobs
Dr. Jacobs is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Dr.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philada.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Dr. Jacobs.
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Overview
Dr. Jacobs is a print portrait created by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a formally dressed man with a serious expression, likely Dr. Jacobs, whose identity is tied to the work's title. The level of detail suggests the subject was significant to the artist or his audience.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases Saint-Mémin's skill in mezzotint and engraving, achieving a high level of realism. The use of these techniques on wove paper allowed for intricate detail, contributing to the portrait's enduring clarity.
History & Provenance
Created by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a French artist active in the United States from 1770 to 1852, Dr. Jacobs is part of his oeuvre that includes notable portraits of historical figures.
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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.
