Marco Benefial

Italienische Grafik 1779–1810, 1789

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a person seated in a formal, semi-profile position. The individual has distinct facial features with a fair complexion, prominent full cheeks, and a slightly serious expression. They have long, curled, white powdered hair framing the face and covering the ears. The person is dressed in a formal blue robe with a white cravat. The background is a muted neutral tone. The name "MARCO. BENEFIAL" is inscribed below the portrait.
Artiste
Italienische Grafik 1779–1810
Datation
1789
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
color mezzotint
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a person seated in a formal, semi-profile position. The individual has distinct facial features with a fair complexion, prominent full cheeks, and a slightly serious expression. They have long, curled, white powdered hair framing the face and covering the ears. The person is dressed in a formal blue robe with a white cravat. The background is a muted neutral tone. The name "MARCO. BENEFIAL" is inscribed below the portrait.

Italienische Grafik 1779–1810