Artwork
Jacob Sperry
Jacob Sperry is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philada.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Sperry.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Jacob Sperry, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin using mezzotint and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Jacob Sperry in formal attire, consisting of a jacket, waistcoat, and cravat, set against a dark circular background.
Technique & Style
The artwork is notable for its high-quality print, achieved through the combination of mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, which allows for detailed lines and nuanced shading.
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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.
