Mrs. Cunnyngham
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1798
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1798
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a woman's profile in this portrait. She's wearing a high-collared garment with lace trim. Her curly hair is styled elegantly, showing the neoclassical style of the time, which valued simplicity and classical influences, like ancient Greek and Roman art, and this is evident in the simple yet refined lines of her portrait. This portrait is interesting because it shows the subject's individual beauty. The artist paid attention to details like the lace trim and curly hair. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
