Artwork
Thomas Mendenhall, Jr.
Thomas Mendenhall, Jr. is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1809 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: Mendenhall.
About this work
This portrait shows a man with a gentle face. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The artist made this portrait in 1809, which is interesting because it was a time when portrait painting was very popular in America and Europe, and the artist was known for his skill in this area. You can learn more about the artist who made this, Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
Overview
This print, 'Thomas Mendenhall, Jr.', is a portrait created using mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Thomas Mendenhall, Jr., a man with a gentle face, dressed in attire characteristic of the early 19th century. The image conveys a sense of the subject's personality and social status through his clothing and expression.
Technique & Style
The print is based on a work by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a French artist known for his portraits. The original portrait was created in 1809, and the printmaker skillfully translated it into a mezzotint and engraving, capturing the subtleties of the original.
History & Provenance
The original portrait was painted in 1809, a time when portraiture was highly regarded in both America and Europe. Saint-Mémin was a prominent figure in this artistic tradition.
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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.
