Edmund G. Dutilh
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1802
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1802
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a man in a dark coat facing left, his face lit from the side. Light catches his cheek and coat collar while the background fades to black. His expression is calm, almost thoughtful. The artist used a technique called mezzotint. It lets artists create soft shadows and smooth blends of gray. This print is tiny—just over two inches square. Look up Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
