Artwork
Silas Lee
Silas Lee is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philadela.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand:
About this work
This painting shows a person, Silas Lee. It's a portrait from 1799. The artist used different materials like graphite, white chalk, and charcoal to create it.
The details in the portrait are interesting because they show the artist's skill in using these materials to create a likeness. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
Overview
This print is a portrait of Silas Lee, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It is a work from 1799, executed in mezzotint and engraving.
Technique & Style
The print is made using mezzotint and engraving techniques in black on wove paper, which is mounted to a secondary sheet of brown wove paper. Although the original drawing was made with graphite, white chalk, and charcoal, the final product is a print.
History & Provenance
The portrait is now held at the National Gallery of Art, indicating its significance and preservation.
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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.
