Open full image Pin
Hannah Carrington Cabell, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1808

Dominant colour

Overview

Hannah Carrington Cabell is a 1808 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1808 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

Hannah Carrington Cabell is shown in a formal portrait. She's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. The portrait gives us a glimpse into her life as a socialite and wife of a governor. The mezzotint technique used to create this portrait was popular back then. It allowed for detailed and realistic images. The artist paid close attention to Hannah's clothing and accessories. You can learn more about the artist who created this portrait, Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.

About the artist

Portrait of Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Artist

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.

See the richer artist page

More by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app