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 detail in the man's face and clothing is impressive, considering the small size of the portrait. You can learn more about this type of artwork by looking into the technique of engraving, which is used to create detailed images like this one.
