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Alexander Smyth, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1807

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Alexander Smyth is a 1807 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

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1807 · Romanticism
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National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows Alexander Smyth in profile. He's wearing a high-collared shirt and dark coat. His wavy hair is noticeable. The engraving is detailed, with distinct lines. It's a small portrait, measuring about 5.7 cm by 5.5 cm. This size suggests it was meant for personal use. You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.

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Portrait of Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Artist

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.

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