Artwork
John Garland Mosby
John Garland Mosby is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left mount in graphite by unknown hand: X; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: P. / W. Y. Nivison.
About this work
Overview
This small print is a portrait of John Garland Mosby, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Mosby in formal attire, gazing directly at the viewer, rendered with considerable attention to detail despite its compact size.
Technique & Style
Measuring just 5.72 cm square, the print showcases the artist's skill in utilizing engraving and mezzotint to achieve a high level of detail and texture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1808 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, the print is part of the Corcoran Collection.
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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.
