Catherine Andrews Wilkinson
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a portrait of a woman, Catherine Andrews Wilkinson, in a formal setting. She's dressed in fancy clothes and has a calm expression. The artist used a lot of detail to show her clothing and accessories. The portrait is interesting because it shows the subject in a quiet moment. The artist, Saint-Mémin, was known for making detailed portraits like this one. He used a technique that involved engraving and printing to create the image. You can learn more about this style of portrait by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
