Artwork
John Green
John Green 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 center mount in black ink by unknown hand: John. G. Barnwell. / Stephen Decatur
About this work
Overview
This print portrait, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques, depicts John Green. The artwork is executed in black on wove paper, mounted to a brown wove paper backing.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows John Green, a notable figure in American politics and law, dressed in attire characteristic of his time. His serious expression is rendered in detail, conveying a sense of gravitas.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed mezzotint and engraving to achieve a range of tones, capturing the subtleties of Green's facial features and clothing.
History & Provenance
Dated to 1808-1809, this portrait is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its significance within a broader historical and cultural context.
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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.
