Louis Cesar de La Baume-le-Blanc
1757
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1757
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. He’s looking slightly to the side, with a serious but calm expression. A star-shaped pin sits on his chest, and a wreath of leaves and flowers sits above his head. The border around the portrait has French text praising his mind and charm. The paper has a textured look, like woven fabric, which is common for old prints. This print was made using the etching technique.
