Artwork
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Th. Jefferson; lower left in plate: St. Memin delt. & sct.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Ths. Jefferson.
About this work
Overview
This 1804 print is a portrait of Thomas Jefferson created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait presents a profile view of Jefferson with a calm demeanor, notable for its accuracy in capturing his likeness.
Technique & Style
The artist, Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, employed a meticulous process combining mezzotint and engraving to achieve a detailed representation.
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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.
