Benjamin Harrison
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1807
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1807
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Benjamin Harrison. He's dressed formally, with a serious expression. The artist made this image using a special process, which is interesting because it was a new way to create detailed portraits at the time. The detail in the image is impressive, with fine lines and textures. This suggests the artist was skilled at their craft. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
