Artwork
Marie Josephine Delacroix
Marie Josephine Delacroix is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This small oval portrait, created in 1797, measures 5.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: St. Memin No. 27 Pine St. N. York; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Mde. de la Croix / Marie Josephine Delacroix
About this work
Overview
This small oval portrait, created in 1797, measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is executed in mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, Marie Josephine Delacroix, in profile, showcasing her refined features, wavy hair, and elegant attire, including a high-collared garment with a bow tie and an earring, suggesting she was a member of the upper class.
Technique & Style
The use of mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper creates a detailed and nuanced representation of the subject, characteristic of the portraiture style of the late 18th century.
History & Provenance
The portrait was created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1797; further information about the artist can be found at institutions such as the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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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.
