Artwork
Robert Baylor Carter
Robert Baylor Carter is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: L. Carter.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts Robert Baylor Carter in profile. Created in 1805, it is based on a painting by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Carter wearing a high-collared shirt and jacket, with a slightly pointed nose, defined cheekbones, and short wavy hair. The precise rendering of his facial features suggests a strong likeness.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques in black on wove paper, mounted to brown wove paper. The level of detail achieved indicates a high level of skill in these techniques.
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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.
