Janette Marshall Macomb
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1797
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1797
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a woman with a gentle expression. She's dressed in clothing from the late 1700s. The artist used fine details to create a sense of realism. The woman in the portrait is Janette Marshall Macomb. She was part of a family that had their portraits done by the artist. This tells us that the artist was likely familiar with the family. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
