John Hill Smith
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a portrait of John Hill Smith in a high-collared coat with a cravat. He's set against a dark background, which makes his face stand out. The artist paid close attention to Smith's facial features and clothes. The portrait is part of a collection of works by the same artist. It's interesting because it shows what people wore back then. The details in the portrait, like the cravat and coat, give us a glimpse of the past. To learn more about this style of portrait, look up the technique: engraving.
