Artwork
Isaac Smith II
Isaac Smith II is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1803 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 Baltimore.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Robert Smith.
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Overview
Isaac Smith II is a portrait print created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper, attributed to the artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a detailed profile portrait of Isaac Smith II, emphasizing precision in its representation, characteristic of the artist's approach to portraiture.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines mezzotint and engraving to achieve high detail and contrast, showcasing Saint-Mémin's mastery of these techniques for nuanced, precise imagery.
History & Provenance
Isaac Smith II is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its inclusion in a notable art collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.
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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.
