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Benjamin Rush, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1802

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Benjamin Rush is a 1802 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1802 · Romanticism
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National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Benjamin Rush in a formal portrait, facing left with curled hair and dressed in a dark coat. He's depicted in a classic style, which was popular during that time. The artist paid close attention to details like the folds of his clothing. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: 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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