Unidentified Girl
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1797
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1797
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a profile view of a person's head and upper torso. The subject has curly hair and is depicted in a simple yet detailed way. The artist used a small scale, with the artwork measuring only 5.56 × 5.56 cm, which makes it a unique and intimate piece. The fact that the subject is unidentified adds a layer of mystery to the portrait. It makes you wonder who this person was and why they were important enough to be portrayed in a work of art. You can learn more about this style of portrait by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
