Robert Gilmor
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1803
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1803
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man's face, created with small lines and dots. It's detailed and small, measuring about 5.56 cm across. The portrait is interesting because it was made using a special technique that involves scratching lines into a metal plate. This technique helps create lots of detail and texture in the portrait. To learn more about this kind of art, look up the technique: engraving.
