John R. Comegys
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1803
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1803
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man with short, wavy hair and a slight smile. He wears a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The portrait focuses on his face and upper body. This portrait is interesting because it's a detailed profile of the subject. It gives us a sense of what John R. Comegys looked like. To learn more about this style of portrait, look up the technique: engraving.
