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Henry Miercken, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1800

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Henry Miercken is a 1800 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1800 · Romanticism
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National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man's profile with a prominent nose and rounded face. He is dressed in formal attire with a high-collared cravat. The Neoclassical style is evident in his clothing and the overall portrait. The portrait is finely detailed, which suggests the artist took great care. The man's formal attire and the style of the portrait give clues about the time period. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.

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Portrait of Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Artist

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.

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