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Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1807
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1807
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This small print shows a man in a dark coat looking straight at you. His face is sharp and clear against a plain background. The artist used fine lines and shading to make the fabric of his coat look real. The print is tiny but packed with detail. It’s made by pushing ink into grooves in a metal plate. That’s called engraving. The artist signed it back in 1807, so it’s old but still holds up well. Want to see more like this? Look up Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
