Artwork
Peter Stephen DuPonceau
Peter Stephen DuPonceau is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This portrait print of Peter Stephen DuPonceau is a work on paper created using mezzotint and engraving techniques. It is part of the Corcoran Collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts DuPonceau in profile, from the chest up, rendered in black and white. The simple yet detailed representation focuses attention on the subject's features.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint and engraving techniques used in this print allow for a range of shading and texture, creating a nuanced and detailed image. The method involves manipulating the plate to achieve varying tones and effects.
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.
