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Mary Nelson Carter, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1801

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Mary Nelson Carter 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 painting shows a woman in a high-collared garment with lace and pearls. She's set against a plain oval frame. The woman's soft gaze and profile make her seem gentle, and the details in her clothes are intricate, with ornate lace and pearls that suggest she's from a wealthy family. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.

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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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