George Washington Parke Custis
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
This painting shows George Washington Parke Custis in profile, wearing formal attire. He has curly hair and a prominent nose. The artist used a lot of detail in this small portrait, which is interesting because it was made using a difficult technique. The portrait is very small, measuring only 5.56 × 5.56 cm. This small size makes the level of detail even more impressive. The artist had to be very careful to get everything just right. You can learn more about the artist who made this portrait by looking up Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
