Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin

Max Rosenthal, after Charles B.J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a bust portrait of a man in profile, shown from the chest upwards. He is facing left, with a prominent nose and high forehead. His hair is neatly styled, appearing wavy and combed back. He is wearing a dark coat with a high, stiff collar and a white cravat tied around his neck. Surrounding him is an elaborate oval frame with decorative elements, including a crest featuring a lion above the man's silhouette. The background features ornamental motifs and architectural elements, with flourishes and carved figures adorning the lower part of the frame. It is shaded, adding depth to the portrait.