Artwork
Samuel Whittelsey Dana
Samuel Whittelsey Dana is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1806 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: Sam. Wm. Dana.
About this work
This painting shows a man's head and shoulders from the side. He's looking straight ahead. The artist did a good job with the details.
This portrait is special because it's from 1806. It helps us learn about people from back then.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
Overview
This print is a portrait of Samuel Whittelsey Dana, created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Dana in a head-and-shoulders profile view, gazing forward. It is valued for its historical significance, offering insight into the appearance and character of the subject.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper, mounted to a brown wove paper backing. The level of detail achieved by the artist is notable.
History & Provenance
The original portrait was created by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1806, making it a significant artifact from that period.
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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.
