Robert Baylor Carter
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1805
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1805
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man in a side profile, wearing a high-collared shirt and jacket. He has a slightly pointed nose and defined cheekbones. His hair is short and wavy. The details in this portrait are very precise, which suggests the artist was skilled. The subject's facial features are well-defined. To learn more about the methods used to create this portrait, look up the technique: engraving.