Artwork
Sarah C. Conyers
Sarah C. Conyers is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This small portrait print, measuring 5.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: S.M.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Miss S. Congers.
About this work
Overview
This small portrait print, measuring 5.87 × 5.87 cm, depicts Sarah C. Conyers. Created in 1808 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, it is an example of the artist's work in mezzotint and engraving.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper, mounted to a brown wove paper backing. Mezzotint, a labor-intensive process, allows for rich tonal variations, suggesting a high level of detail and realism in the portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Sarah C. Conyers, capturing her likeness through the detailed work characteristic of Saint-Mémin's style.
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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.
