Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mary Fleming Lewis is a 1808 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a profile of Mary Fleming Lewis. She's turned to the side, and you can see the details of her face. The artist used a lot of lines to create texture and depth in the portrait, which is a notable aspect of this work. The lines are very fine and close together, making her skin look smooth. This technique helps the portrait look realistic. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of engraving.
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
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