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R. Philips, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1805

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R. Philips is a 1805 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1805 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a portrait of R. Philips. The artist used a small plate to create it, which is interesting because it's very detailed despite its size. The portrait is also a good example of how artists worked with limited space. You can learn more about this technique by looking into 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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