Artwork
Jean Simon Chaudron
Jean Simon Chaudron is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philadela.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Simon Chaudron.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Jean Simon Chaudron, created in 1801 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Chaudron in profile, facing right, with detailed facial features and curly hair. The level of detail suggests a careful and considered representation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve rich textures, evident in the subject's hair and clothing, adding depth to the portrait.
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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.
