George Raleigh Dearborn
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1806
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1806
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man with light curly hair and a straight nose. He wears a formal jacket with a high collar and cravat. The portrait is very small, measuring about 5.56 × 5.56 cm. This small portrait is interesting because it's a profile view, which was common in the 1800s. It gives us a sense of the person's features without showing their expression. To learn more about the methods used to create this portrait, look into the technique: engraving.
