Artwork
Samuel White
Samuel White is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print, created in 1800 by Charles B.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philada.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Capitaine White.
About this work
Overview
This print, created in 1800 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, is a portrait of Samuel White rendered in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Samuel White in profile, dressed in a dark coat with a white collar, set against a plain background. The image presents a straightforward representation of the subject.
Technique & Style
The artist employed mezzotint and engraving techniques to achieve a detailed, nuanced portrait. Cross-hatching creates depth and subtle shading, while fine lines define the subject's facial features.
History & Provenance
The print was created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1800, using a combination of mezzotint and engraving on wove paper, which was then mounted to brown wove paper.
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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.
