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T. Nightingale, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1801

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Overview

T. Nightingale is a 1801 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1801 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a portrait of T. Nightingale. It's a small print, measuring about 5.56 × 5.56 cm. The artist used mezzotint and engraving to create the image, which gives it a lot of detail. The technique used here is similar to that of other artists, and if you're interested in learning more about it, look up the technique of engraving.

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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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