John Moore White
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1800
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1800
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man in profile, facing right. He's set against a plain background. The portrait is very small, which is interesting because it was made using a detailed process. The artist used a technique that involved engraving lines to create shade and texture. This process allowed for a lot of detail in a small space, like the lines on the man's face. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of engraving.
