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
This painting shows a man's head and upper torso in profile. He's wearing a dark coat and a light cravat. The portrait is small and circular, which was a common format at the time, allowing for easy display and collection. This format was often used for portraits of important people. The artist likely chose this format to make the portrait easy to reproduce and share. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
