Artwork
Elizabeth May Busti
Elizabeth May Busti is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Mme. Burty. / Elizabeth / wife of
About this work
The painting shows a woman from the early 19th century. She is dressed in clothes from that time. The artist used a special technique to create the portrait.
The woman in the portrait is Elizabeth May Busti. She is depicted with careful details, like the folds in her clothes.
You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de
Overview
Elizabeth May Busti is a portrait created by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1807. The work is a print made using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases the artist's skill with mezzotint and engraving, techniques that allow for detailed renderings. The folds in the subject's clothing and other aspects are depicted with care, demonstrating the artist's technical proficiency.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Elizabeth May Busti, is shown dressed in attire typical of the early 19th century, providing a glimpse into the fashion of the time. The portrait's attention to detail suggests an effort to capture the subject's likeness accurately.
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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.
