Thomas Newton, Jr.
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1806
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1806
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a man in a dark coat with a high white collar. His face is sharp and serious. The background is plain, just a dark wash. The artist used cross-hatching to make the coat look velvety. It’s a fancy trick that feels almost real. The lines are super fine, like a spider’s web. Look up Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de to see more of his work.
