Artwork
Janette Marshall Macomb
Janette Marshall Macomb is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: St. Memin No 27 Pine St. N. York; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Mrs. Alex. Mac Comb.
About this work
Overview
This mezzotint and engraving on wove paper depicts Janette Marshall Macomb, created by French portraitist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin as part of a series of Macomb family portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Janette Marshall Macomb, is portrayed with a gentle expression, attired in late 18th-century clothing, conveying a sense of realism through the artist's attention to fine details.
Technique & Style
Saint-Mémin employed mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve detailed realism, characteristic of his portrait style, which emphasized subtle, naturalistic representations.
History & Provenance
As part of the Macomb family portraits collection, this work suggests the artist's familiarity with the family, indicating a potential commission or close relationship.
Context
Understanding this piece is enhanced by examining Saint-Mémin's broader oeuvre, which showcases his consistent approach to portraitures of contemporary figures.
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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.
