Artwork
William Armistead Burwell
William Armistead Burwell is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1806 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: Wm. Burwell. / a
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Overview
This print is a portrait of William Armistead Burwell, created by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1806. It is a work in mezzotint and engraving on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Burwell in profile, dressed in simple yet elegant attire, conveying a sense of dignity. The level of detail suggests a focus on realism, capturing the subject's likeness with precision.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques, requiring great care and skill to achieve the desired level of detail and realism. This method allowed the artist to produce a highly nuanced and textured image.
History & Provenance
The print is now held by the Smithsonian Institution, indicating its significance and preservation for historical and artistic purposes.
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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.
