Henry Walter Livingston
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1804
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1804
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man with a prominent nose and strong jawline, wearing a white shirt and double-breasted coat. He's depicted in a profile bust portrait, with styled curls tied with a ribbon. The details in his clothing and hairstyle give us a sense of what people wore during that time. To learn more about the methods used to create this portrait, look into the technique: engraving.
