Artwork
Neil McNeill
Neil McNeill is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This small print, created in 1809 by Charles B.
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- Inscribed:lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Capit. Mac-Neal.
About this work
Overview
This small print, created in 1809 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, is a portrait of Neil McNeill. It measures 5.56 × 5.56 cm and is executed in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The artwork features fine cross-hatching, which shapes the shadows on McNeill's face, creating a striking contrast between light and dark. The use of mezzotint and engraving techniques in black on a plain background emphasizes the subject's dark coat and white collar.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Neil McNeill's face in sharp black and white, with attention to detail that is notable given the artwork's tiny size. The portrait presents McNeill in a straightforward manner, with his facial features rendered in a realistic style.
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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.
