J. B. Poquelin de Molière

Französische Grafik 1794–1800, 1796

The image shows a man in profile facing left within an oval frame. He has long, wavy dark hair, a prominent nose, and a slight mustache. He wears a dark coat, a high-collared lace shirt, and a red bow tie. The frame around the portrait is ornate, with decorative elements like flowers and scrolls. Below the oval frame, there is a scene of a man reaching towards a woman, set in a room with a child present. The background resembles a carved stone plaque with additional decorative elements.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1794–1800
Datazione
1796
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
color wash manner
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a man in profile facing left within an oval frame. He has long, wavy dark hair, a prominent nose, and a slight mustache. He wears a dark coat, a high-collared lace shirt, and a red bow tie. The frame around the portrait is ornate, with decorative elements like flowers and scrolls. Below the oval frame, there is a scene of a man reaching towards a woman, set in a room with a child present. The background resembles a carved stone plaque with additional decorative elements.

Französische Grafik 1794–1800