Thomas Green
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1809
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1809
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man with a serious expression. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The artist paid close attention to details like his hair and clothes. The portrait is special because it was made a long time ago, in 1809. It's a very detailed picture of the person, which is interesting. The artist used a lot of lines to create the image. You can learn more about this kind of art by looking into the technique: engraving.
