Unidentified Man
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1797
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1797
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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 man's face is serious, with a slight hint of a nose and lips. The portrait is small and circular, which was a common style back then. It's also part of a collection of similar portraits, which suggests the artist was trying to document many people. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
