Artwork
Evan William Thomas
Evan William Thomas is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philada.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Jacob. Old.
About this work
Overview
This print, titled 'Evan William Thomas', is a work by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man in a dark coat, gazing directly at the viewer, with soft lighting on his face and a plain background, capturing a serene moment.
Technique & Style
The artist employed cross-hatching, layering fine lines to create depth and dimension, resulting in a softly rendered face that stands out against the surrounding darkness.
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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.
