Artwork
Mary Ann Walker Bell
Mary Ann Walker Bell is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1808 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: Mrs. Bell. / John
About this work
Overview
This portrait print of Mary Ann Walker Bell is a mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, mounted to a brown sheet. It captures the subject's head and upper shoulders.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait focuses on the subject's facial features and hairstyle, set against a simple dark background. The image highlights her delicate features and an embellished garment, suggesting attention to detail in her attire.
Technique & Style
Created using mezzotint and engraving techniques, the print showcases the artist's skill in capturing fine details. The use of black on wove paper contributes to the overall effect of the portrait, with the mezzotint allowing for subtle tonal variations.
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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.
