John Watson
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1802
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1802
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man's upper-body profile facing left. He has curly hair and a clean-shaven face. He's dressed in a coat with a high collar and white cravat. The detail that makes this work interesting is the level of detail in the man's face and clothing. To learn more about the method used to create this portrait, look up the technique: engraving.
