Robert R. Livingston
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1796
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1796
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a man in a dark coat with a white cravat. His face is sharp. Wavy hair is tied back with a ribbon. A circle around him says “Chancellor Livingston Robert R.” This is an engraving made with a technique called mezzotint. It uses tiny dots to create soft shadows and smooth skin tones. That’s why the face looks so real. If you like this style, check out Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
