Artwork
Mary Barr Ricketts
Mary Barr Ricketts is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Mary Barr Ricketts, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines mezzotint and engraving to achieve a rich, nuanced representation. Mezzotint allows for subtle gradations of tone, while engraved cross-hatching adds depth to the shadows.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait presents Mary Barr Ricketts in profile, with a sharp, clear facial representation and soft shading around the edges.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Corcoran Collection and is attributed to Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
