Artwork
Franklin Davenport
Franklin Davenport 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.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philadela.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Franklin Davenport.
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Overview
Franklin Davenport is a small print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1798, measuring 5.56 × 5.56 cm. It is a portrait executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an American man, Franklin Davenport, in a dark coat, facing left. The subject's face is illuminated from the left, resulting in soft shadows that add depth to the image.
Technique & Style
The artist employed cross-hatching to achieve smooth tones, giving the portrait a velvety appearance. The use of mezzotint and engraving techniques allowed for detailed and precise execution.
History & Provenance
The print is now part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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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.
