Anthony Chardon
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1800
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1800
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man's profile with 18th-century styled hair. He wears a high-collared coat and a cravat. The subject's facial features are distinct. The artist paid close attention to details like the folds of the coat. This suggests the artist was skilled at creating realistic images. The subject's profile view is also interesting. To learn more about similar portraits, look up the technique: engraving.
