Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1804
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
James Campbell is a 1804 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man facing right with wavy hair and formal clothes. He's set against a simple background that makes him stand out. The artist paid close attention to details like his hair and clothes, which gives us a sense of what people wore back then. The subject's profile is very detailed, which was a common style during that time. This kind of portrait was popular among the wealthy, who wanted to show off their status. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
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