Who created "John Adams"?

John Adams was created by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1800–1801.

When was "John Adams" created?

This artwork was created 1800–1801.

Is "John Adams" in the public domain?

Yes, John Adams is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

John Adams

Q: What medium is "John Adams"?

John Adams is Conté crayon, charcoal (?), and white-chalk heightening on off-white laid paper coated with gouache.

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin

1800–1801

Medium

Conté crayon, charcoal (?), and white-chalk heightening on off-white laid paper coated with gouache

Dimensions

21 1/2 x 15 1/8 in. (54.6 x 38.4 cm)

Classification

Drawing

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883

Accession Number

83.2.470

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About this artwork

"John Adams" by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French) from 1800–1801 represents a significant artwork. Created in conté crayon, charcoal (?), and white-chalk heightening on off-white laid paper coated with gouache, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and cultural context. It demonstrates the evolution of artistic expression and technical methods during this period...

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