John Morton
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1796
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1796
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man in profile, with a hooked nose and sharp jawline. He's dressed in a high-collared shirt and double-breasted coat. The artist paid close attention to details like the folds of his clothes. The subject's formal attire suggests he was a person of importance. His profile view was likely chosen to showcase his features from a flattering angle. You can learn more about this style by looking up the technique: engraving.
