Henry Lawson Biscoe

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin

1808

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

About this work

This painting shows a man in profile with sharp features and wavy hair. He's wearing a dark coat and a white cravat. The portrait is very small, measuring less than 6 cm across. The subject's face is detailed, with a strong nose and chin. This suggests the artist paid close attention to the person's appearance. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: engraving.