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James Wilson, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1805

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James Wilson is a 1805 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1805 · Romanticism
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National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with short wavy hair, wearing a high-collared shirt and dark coat. He's set against a dark circular vignette, which makes him stand out. The artist paid close attention to details like the folds of his clothing. 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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