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Josiah Parker, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1799

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Overview

Josiah Parker is a 1799 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1799 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man facing right with a prominent nose and strong jawline. He has classic 18th-century curls. The portrait is an engraving on paper from 1799. It's a detailed picture of Josiah Parker. This portrait is interesting because it's made with careful lines and shading. It looks like a classic 18th-century style portrait. You can learn more about this technique at the museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington.

About the artist

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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