Artwork
John Curzon Seton
John Curzon Seton is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1798 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: John Seaton. / Curson.
About this work
Overview
This undated print features a detailed profile portrait of John Curzon Seton, executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, John Curzon Seton, is portrayed in a precise profile, characteristic of formal portraiture of the time, conveying dignity and formality.
Technique & Style
The combination of mezzotint and engraving techniques achieves a high level of detail and texture, imparting depth and dimensionality to the portrait, consistent with the meticulous style of the era.
History & Provenance
Created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, the artwork's provenance and exact date remain unspecified.
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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.
