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Tolozan de Montfort
Tolozan de Montfort is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles-Ange Boily. It dates from 1786 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: C Boily Sculp. / A LYON EN 1786; across bottom in plate: Mire. TOLOZAN DE MONTFORT / Prèvot des Marchands, et Commandant de la Ville de Lyon.; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: [?].17743. [?].S/4.-
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
This image shows a black-and-white engraving of a man's head and shoulders. He has curly hair tied back in a ribbon and wears an embroidered jacket with a high collar. The engraving is surrounded by an oval frame decorated with leaves and flowers.
The man's face is turned to the left, and his expression is serious. The background of the engraving is plain, which helps the subject stand out.
The engraving is a portrait of Tolozan de Montfort, created by Charles-Ange Boily in 1786. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
Overview
Tolozan de Montfort is an 18th-century engraving on laid paper by Charles-Ange Boily, dated 1786. The work depicts a portrait of its namesake subject within an ornate oval frame.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving portrays a man identified as Tolozan de Montfort, characterized by curly hair tied with a ribbon and an elaborately embroidered jacket with a high collar. His serious expression and dignified attire suggest a depiction of respect or admiration for the subject.
Technique & Style
Boily employed engraving techniques to create a detailed, black-and-white image with a plain background, emphasizing the subject. The oval frame, adorned with leaves and flowers, adds a decorative element, reflecting late 18th-century aesthetic sensibilities.
History & Provenance
Created in 1786 by Charles-Ange Boily, specific details about the engraving's history and ownership prior to its current location are not provided.
Context
While the engraving itself does not directly align with the expressive qualities of Romanticism (which emerged later), understanding its style might benefit from contrasting it with the forthcoming Romantic movement's emphasis on emotion and naturalism.
Legacy
The engraving's impact or influence on subsequent artistic movements or its significance beyond portraying Tolozan de Montfort is not detailed in available information.
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