William Helmsley Tilghman
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1804
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1804
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man with a serious expression. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The artist paid close attention to details like his hair and clothes. The portrait is interesting because it was made using a special process. The artist used a combination of mezzotint and engraving to create the image. This technique allowed for a lot of detail and texture. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of the artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.
