Artwork
Joseph Ennalls Muse
Joseph Ennalls Muse is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Nat. Williams. / Genl. Wm. H. Winder.
About this work
Overview
Joseph Ennalls Muse is depicted in a profile portrait created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1804. The work is a print, housed at the National Gallery of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Muse's left side, capturing his curly hair and formal attire in detail. The level of detail suggests a careful representation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, creating a textured and deep image that enhances the portrait's realism.
Own this work as a print
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.
