John H. Carr
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1810
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1810
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a man in profile, facing right. He is dressed in simple clothing. His face is the focus of the portrait. The man's profile is detailed, with lines and shading. The artist used mezzotint and engraving to create this portrait. It's interesting that the artist chose to depict the man in profile. The portrait is detailed and simple at the same time. To learn more about the artist's work, look up the technique: engraving.
