Artwork
Henry Latimer
Henry Latimer 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: Hy. Latimer.
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Overview
This small print is a portrait of Henry Latimer, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1798 using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Latimer seated, formally attired, with distinctive facial features including a prominent nose and styled hair, capturing his likeness in a formal setting.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a high level of detail in the engraving, utilizing a shaded circular vignette background to create depth and dimension, characteristic of Saint-Mémin's precise work.
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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.
