Edme-Sebastien Jeaurat
1759
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1759
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving features a circular portrait of a man with curly hair, facing right. He wears a white shirt and a dark jacket. The background is dark, with a light-colored border around the portrait. The portrait is detailed, with intricate lines and shading that give it a sense of depth. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The engraving is a beautiful example of 18th-century portraiture. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Martenasie, Pierre Francois.