Guillaume Thomas Raynal
1780
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Nicolas Delaunay
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Guillaume Thomas Raynal is a 1780 ink by Nicolas Delaunay, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man in profile, his head turned slightly toward us. Behind him, a small scene unfolds: a woman holds a scroll, and a building with a cross sits in the distance. The man’s face is detailed, with deep lines and a high forehead, while the background scene looks like a tiny stage with figures and a ship. The name "Guillaume Thomas Raynal" is printed below the portrait, suggesting this is a formal tribute. The tiny lower scene might hint at his work or interests, but it’s hard to tell without more context. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create depth with just lines.
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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