Artwork
Robert Beverley IV
Robert Beverley IV is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Robert Beverley.
About this work
Overview
This small print, measuring just over 5 cm square, is a portrait of Robert Beverley IV created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1807. It combines mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases the artist's skill with detailed printmaking, using a combination of mezzotint and engraving to achieve a high level of detail. The techniques used were significant for the time period, demonstrating Saint-Mémin's proficiency.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Corcoran Collection, indicating its historical significance and preservation. Created in 1807, it has been maintained and is now available for study and appreciation.
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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.
