Patience Story Wescott
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
The painting shows an older woman with curly hair under a white bonnet. She has a gentle expression, and her face is the main focus of the work. The artist used a lot of detail to create a sense of texture in her hair and clothing. To learn more about the methods used to create this detailed image, look up the technique: engraving.
