Archibald Bruce
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1796
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1796
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows Archibald Bruce in profile, with a dark circular background. He's dressed in elegant attire, and his facial features are distinct. The artist used mezzotint and engraving to create this image, which is a notable skill, especially considering the time period it was made in. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
