Henry Burbeck
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 painting shows a man in a military uniform with a double-breasted coat and a high-collared shirt. He's set against a dark background. You can see the details of his uniform, like the shoulder epaulet. The artist paid attention to these details. The portrait is very small, only about 5.7 cm square. It's a detailed portrait of Henry Burbeck. Look up the technique: engraving to learn more about how it was made.
