William Barton
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1802
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1802
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows William Barton, a man with a serious face. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The portrait highlights Barton's role as a signer of the Declaration of Independence for Delaware, which is a significant fact about this artwork, because it tells us about the person depicted. The artist included many details in the portrait, like the subject's clothing and hairstyle. This attention to detail suggests that the artist wanted to create a realistic image of Barton. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
