Artwork
John Dubarry
John Dubarry is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This 1802 portrait print, created by Charles B.
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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 Dubarry.
About this work
Overview
This 1802 portrait print, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts John Dubarry in profile, wearing a dark coat and white cravat, with the focus on his facial features. The absence of accessories draws the viewer's attention to his face, creating a sense of intimacy.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve a high level of detail in the small-scale portrait. Mezzotint, a process that involves roughening the entire surface of a metal plate to create a tonal range, allows for rich, 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.
