Jacob Kinney
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a man in a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat. He's set against a simple dark background. You can see his name in cursive on a textured band. This portrait is interesting because it was made using a technique that was popular back then. The artist paid close attention to details like the texture of the man's clothes. To learn more about this style of portrait, look up the technique: engraving.
