Artwork
Joseph Anthony Chaveau
Joseph Anthony Chaveau is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This portrait print, created in 1801, depicts a man's face in a small, detailed image.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philada.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Chauveau.
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Overview
This portrait print, created in 1801, depicts a man's face in a small, detailed image. It is the work of Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.
Technique & Style
The print is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, showcasing the artist's skill in creating fine lines and shading. The technique used achieves a high level of realism, capturing the subject's serious expression with a hint of a smile.
History & Provenance
The print is housed in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, where it is available for further study.
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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.
