Artwork
Frederick Kuhl
Frederick Kuhl 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.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philadela.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Frederick Kuhl.
About this work
Overview
This print, 'Frederick Kuhl', is a portrait created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Frederick Kuhl in profile, facing right, with distinctive features including graying wavy hair, a high forehead, straight nose, and rounded chin. The level of detail suggests a careful observation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The use of mezzotint and engraving creates rich textures, bringing out the subtleties of Kuhl's features. The technique allows for a high level of precision and detail in the portrait.
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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.
