John Leeds Kerr
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
The painting shows John Leeds Kerr in a profile portrait. He's wearing a high-collared shirt and a dark coat. The background is a dark circular field. This portrait is interesting because it was made using a technique that involves scratching a design into a metal plate. The artist paid close attention to details like Kerr's wavy hair. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of the artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
