Neil McNeill
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1809
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1809
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This small engraving shows Neil McNeill’s face in sharp black and white. His dark coat and white collar stand out against the plain background. The artist used fine cross-hatching to shape the shadows on his face. The tiny size makes the detail even more impressive. You’ll rarely see this much care in such a small print. Try looking up Rembrandt’s self-portraits to see how light and shadow work in engravings. Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de
