Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1799
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Walter Franklin is a 1799 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This small engraving shows Walter Franklin in profile, facing right. His sharp nose and firm jawline stand out in the dark ink. The artist used fine cross-hatching to create soft shadows on Franklin's face and coat. Saint-Mémin worked in America after leaving France. He made over 200 portraits like this one, using a special process called mezzotint. The tiny details show Franklin's wealth and importance. It's easy to miss at first glance. Look for the tiny "S.M." the artist signed near the bottom right.
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
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