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C'est le portrait de Guillery..., by Abraham Bosse, ink, 1639

C'est le portrait de Guillery...

Abraham Bosse

1639

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

C'est le portrait de Guillery... is a 1639 ink by Abraham Bosse, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Abraham Bosse
When & what style?
1639 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a scene of two men engaged in a physical struggle. The man on the left, dressed in a long skirt and head covering, appears to be defending himself against the other man, who is wearing a hat and holding a sword. The background of the image features a landscape with trees and buildings. The artist's use of etching techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The contrast between the two men's clothing and postures adds to the sense of tension and drama in the scene. To learn more about the artist who created this etching, explore the works of Abraham Bosse.

About the artist

Portrait of Abraham Bosse
Artist

Abraham Bosse

Abraham Bosse (c. 1604 – 14 February 1676) was a French artist, mainly as a printmaker in etching, but also in watercolour.

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