Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1795
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Esperanza, Small Building is a 1795 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a neoclassical church with a columned portico. It's a simple yet detailed scene. The artist included fine details, like the columns and the building's facade, which suggests a focus on architecture. The church's design is interesting because it reflects the styles of the time. The columns and portico are typical of neoclassical buildings. This style was popular in the late 18th century, which is when the artwork was created. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of etching.
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
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