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Joseph Anthony Chaveau, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1801

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Joseph Anthony Chaveau is a 1801 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1801 · Romanticism
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National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man's face, turned slightly to the side. It's a small image, measuring about 5.56 cm across. The portrait is detailed, with fine lines and shading. The man has a serious expression, with a slight hint of a smile. The artist used a technique to create lots of tiny details. This makes the portrait look very realistic. You can learn more about the artist's work at the museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington.

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Portrait of Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Artist

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.

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