Artwork
John Lincklaen
John Lincklaen is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: St Memin No 27 Pine St. N. York; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: John Lincklaen.
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Overview
This print is a portrait of John Lincklaen, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts John Lincklaen in formal attire with a serious expression, showcasing the artist's attention to detail and ability to capture a realistic likeness.
Technique & Style
The print was made using a combination of mezzotint and engraving, techniques that allow for detailed and realistic representations. The artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, was skilled in creating lifelike portraits.
History & Provenance
The original portrait was painted by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, a French artist known for his portraiture skills.
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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.
