Unidentified Man
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1800
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1800
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a man's head and upper torso in profile, wearing a dark coat and light cravat. This portrait is one of many small circular portraits created by the artist. The subject is unknown, which makes it interesting. It's part of a collection from around 1800. The detail and shading in this portrait are notable. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: engraving.
