Artwork
William Charles Cole Claiborne
William Charles Cole Claiborne is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: Drawn & engrd. by St. Memin Philadelphia; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Wm. Clayborn. / Wm. C. C. Claiborne.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts William Charles Cole Claiborne in profile. Created from a 1798 portrait, it showcases the subject's likeness in detail.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait is a head-and-shoulders representation of Claiborne, shown in right profile. The level of detail captures his facial features and attire.
Technique & Style
The print combines mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper. This process allowed for a high level of detail, evident in the rendering of Claiborne's face and clothing.
History & Provenance
The original 1798 portrait was painted by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. The painting is now held by the National Gallery of Art.
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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.
