Nathaniel Heyward, Jr.
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1809
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1809
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a portrait of a man in a high-collared shirt and dark coat. He's shown in a profile view, which was a common way to depict people back then. The artist used a lot of detail to show the texture of his clothes. The portrait is interesting because it shows the subject's personality through his serious expression. The artist also paid attention to the folds of his clothes, which gives the portrait a sense of depth. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
