James Calhoun
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1803
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1803
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man with a big nose and deep-set eyes. He has light-colored wavy hair combed to the side. The man's face is the main focus of the artwork. The artist paid close attention to details like the shape of the man's nose and the folds of his clothes. This suggests the artist wanted to create a realistic portrait. The man's expression is quiet and serious. The level of detail in this portrait is notable, and to learn more about this style, look up the technique: engraving.
