Alexander Smith
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1804
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1804
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a man's upper body in profile. He's dressed in simple clothing. The portrait is detailed, which makes it interesting, and it was made using a technique that involves scratching a design into a metal plate. The artist paid close attention to the man's face and clothes. This attention to detail suggests the artist wanted to show the man's personality. You can learn more about this technique by looking into engraving.
