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Louis Cesar de La Baume-le-Blanc
Louis Cesar de La Baume-le-Blanc is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles-Nicolas Cochin II. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: LOUIS CESAR DE LA BAUME-LE-BLANC, / DUC DE LA VALLIERE; / Ne le g. Octobre 1708. Mort le 16. Novembre 1780. / C.N. Cochin filius delin. et Scu lp.; the following all by later hand, lLv//in graphite: 103; lRv//in graphite: 11
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Overview
This 1752 etching by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II portrays Louis Cesar de La Baume-le-Blanc in a formal, black-and-white portrait. The subject is framed within a simple oval border, accompanied by a text banner detailing his birth and death dates.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts Louis Cesar de La Baume-le-Blanc, a figure distinguished by a lace collar and a star decoration on his chest, indicating his social or noble status. His serious expression and formal attire suggest a representation of dignity and honor.
Technique & Style
Cochin II employed fine, detailed linework to capture the subject's wrinkles and the texture of his clothing, characteristic of the etching technique. This method, involving ink pressed into a metal plate, allowed for the sharp, precise rendering evident in the portrait.
History & Provenance
Created in 1752, the etching's provenance and historical context beyond its creation date are not specified in available information.
Context
The work reflects 18th-century portrait etching conventions, emphasizing detail and formality, common in depictions of nobility or esteemed individuals during this period.
Legacy
The etching's impact or influence on subsequent artistic works is not detailed in the provided information, focusing instead on its descriptive and technical aspects.
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