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William Hewson, by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1798

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William Hewson is a 1798 ink by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1798 · Romanticism
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National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man's profile, facing left, with curly hair and a rounded face. The man is presented in a simple, elegant way. He has a pronounced chin and a gentle expression. This style was popular during the time the painting was made. The portrait is an example of a neoclassical style, and to learn more about this technique, look into the work of artist: Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de.

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Portrait of Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Artist

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.

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