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Unidentified Man, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1796

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Unidentified Man is a 1796 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1796 · Romanticism
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National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man's profile, looking to the left. He's dressed in formal clothes. The artist paid close attention to the details of his face and outfit. The Neoclassical style is evident in this portrait. It was a time when artists focused on elegance and individuality. This style was popular during the late 18th century. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.

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