Artwork
Gabriel Duvall
Gabriel Duvall is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Gabriel. Duval.
About this work
This portrait shows a man facing right with a prominent nose and firm expression.
He has voluminous wavy hair. The portrait was created in 1806. The artist used a lot of detail to make the subject look realistic.
The portrait is a good example of a profile portrait, and if you like this, you can look up the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
Overview
This portrait print depicts Gabriel Duvall in profile, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1806. The work is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Duvall facing right, characterized by a prominent nose, firm expression, and voluminous wavy hair. The detailed rendering conveys a realistic representation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve a high level of detail, exemplifying the profile portrait style popular during this period.
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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.
