William Armstrong
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1797
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1797
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a profile of William Armstrong. He's turned to the side, and we see his face from one angle. The artist used a technique to create lots of details in the face. The details in the face are interesting because they show the artist's skill. The artist had to be careful to get all the lines right. You can learn more about this kind of artwork by looking up the technique: engraving.
