Artwork
M. A. Meschert
M. A. Meschert is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. M.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin. Philadelphia; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: M. A. Meschest.
About this work
Overview
M. A. Meschert is a small portrait print created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1800. The artwork measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The print employs mezzotint, a technique that achieves soft, velvety shadows by roughening and then smoothing a metal plate. This method was popular for portraiture in the late 18th century, and Saint-Mémin utilized it to create a crisp and detailed image.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man dressed in a dark coat set against a light background. The subject's identity is tied to the name 'M. A. Meschert', suggesting the print is a representation of this individual.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its historical significance and preservation within a notable art collection.
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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.
