Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1808
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Robert Mills is a 1808 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Robert Mills, a man with a serious expression. He's dressed in simple clothing and looks directly at the viewer. The artist used a lot of detail to create a realistic image. The mezzotint technique used here is interesting because it allows for subtle variations in tone. It's a complex process that requires careful planning and execution. The result is a detailed and textured image that draws the viewer in. To learn more about this style of artwork, look into the technique: engraving.
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
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