Helvétius

Französische Grafik 1788–1793, 1793

The image depicts a man's upper body. He is seated and facing slightly to his right, looking directly at the viewer. He has fair skin, light-colored eyes, and neatly styled white or grey hair that is curled and swept back from his face. His facial features include a prominent, rounded forehead and a small mouth. He is dressed in 18th-century attire, wearing a vivid blue coat over a patterned vest, and a high-collared white shirt with an elaborate cravat or necktie. The background is a simple brown color, enclosed within an oval frame, which is surrounded by a beige border with some text and light dotting. No visible jewelry or objects are held by the person in the portrait.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1788–1793
Datazione
1793
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
color wash manner
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts a man's upper body. He is seated and facing slightly to his right, looking directly at the viewer. He has fair skin, light-colored eyes, and neatly styled white or grey hair that is curled and swept back from his face. His facial features include a prominent, rounded forehead and a small mouth. He is dressed in 18th-century attire, wearing a vivid blue coat over a patterned vest, and a high-collared white shirt with an elaborate cravat or necktie. The background is a simple brown color, enclosed within an oval frame, which is surrounded by a beige border with some text and light dotting. No visible jewelry or objects are held by the person in the portrait.

Französische Grafik 1788–1793