Francis Nelson
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
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a portrait of Francis Nelson. He's looking straight at us with a calm face. The artist used a lot of details to make him look real. The portrait is special because it's made with a technique that involves scratching lines on a metal plate. This technique helps create lots of shades and textures. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
