Hannah Breck
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1799
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1799
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a woman with a slight smile, wearing a dress with a ruffled collar and small earrings. She's set against a dark background, which makes her delicate features stand out. The artist used a lot of detail to create a sense of realism. The level of detail in this portrait is impressive, and to learn more about how it was achieved, look up the technique: engraving.
