Artwork
Joseph Hopper Nicholson
Joseph Hopper Nicholson is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1806 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: James Stephenson.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Joseph Hopper Nicholson, created by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases the artist's skill in achieving a high level of detail and realism through mezzotint and engraving, demonstrating his technical proficiency at a relatively young age.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Nicholson dressed in attire characteristic of the early 19th century, capturing the likeness and style of the period.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its significance as a work from the early 19th century.
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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.
