Unidentified Male Silhouette
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
The painting shows a man's head and upper shoulders in profile. It's a simple yet detailed image. The man has a high collar and clear facial features. The artist used a technique to create lots of detail in a small space. This was done in 1797, a time when profiles like this were popular. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
