Artwork
John Bohlen
John Bohlen 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.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philada.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: John Bohlen.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of John Bohlen, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts John Bohlen, a notable American politician and lawyer, capturing his likeness in a small format.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving on metal plates to achieve a high level of detail within a compact scale, measuring 5.56 × 5.56 cm.
History & Provenance
The portrait was created in 1800 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing detailed images on a small scale.
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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.
