Artwork
Josiah Parker
Josiah Parker is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philadela.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: J. Parker. / Jonah
About this work
You can learn more about this technique at the museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington.
This painting shows a man facing right with a prominent nose and strong jawline. He has classic 18th-century curls. The portrait is an engraving on paper from 1799.
It's a detailed picture of Josiah Parker. This portrait is interesting because it's made with careful lines and shading. It looks like a classic 18th-century style portrait. You can learn more about this technique at the museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Overview
This 1799 print depicts Josiah Parker in a detailed portrait. The work is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Parker facing right, characterized by a prominent nose, strong jawline, and 18th-century styled curls. The level of detail suggests a formal representation.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve a high level of detail and shading, exemplifying the classic portrait style of the late 18th century.
History & Provenance
Created in 1799, the portrait is now in the public domain, indicating its age and historical significance.
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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.
