M. Clicot de Clerval

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a neatly tied cravat. He’s looking slightly to the side, giving a calm but serious expression. Above his head, a decorative wreath frames his face, and the background is plain but for some light shading around his shoulders. The name below reads *M. Clicot de Clerval*, with titles like *Chevalier de l’Ordre du Roy* and *Inspecteur général du Commerce*. This suggests he was someone important, possibly a government official. This is an engraving, which means it was printed from a metal plate. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these detailed lines.