John Irving
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1809
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1809
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a portrait of John Irving. He's dressed in formal clothes and looks straight ahead. The artist used a lot of detail to create a realistic image. The portrait is special because it was made using a mezzotint and engraving technique. This technique allows for a range of tones and textures, which adds depth to the image. The artist's use of detail and technique makes the portrait interesting. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
