Jesse Barker
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1800
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1800
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a profile of a man in this portrait. This portrait is interesting because it was made during the late 18th century, a time of significant change in America. The subject, Jesse Barker, is shown in a simple yet detailed way, which was typical of portraits from this time. Look up the work of artist Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de, to see more portraits like this.