Gaspar-François de Fontenay

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows an older man sitting in a high-backed chair by a window. He holds a walking stick in one hand and rests the other on a small dog curled on his lap. His powdered wig and fancy coat suggest wealth or rank. Outside the window, a tree and distant buildings are faintly sketched. The name below reads *Gaspar-François de Fontenay*, with titles like *Lieutenant Général* and the year *1765* carved into the print. This wasn’t painted—it was etched into metal using fine lines. Want to see how artists used this technique to create depth? Look up engraving.