Theodore Gourdin
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a man in a dark coat with a crisp white shirt. His curly hair frames a strong profile. The artist used cross-hatching to shade his face and coat. Mezzotints look velvety. This one was printed on wove paper. That paper feels like fabric, not flat like regular. Next time you’re at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, look for mezzotints by Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
