Artwork
Gérard de Vesme
Gérard de Vesme is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Pierre Pasquier. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Technique & Style
Physically, the painting measures 54 centimeters in height and 44 centimeters in width.
Gérard de Vesme is an oil painting executed on canvas by Pierre Pasquier in 1775. The work functions as a portrait depicting a male subject. Physically, the painting measures 54 centimeters in height and 44 centimeters in width.
As a mid-18th-century oil portrait, the medium and support align with standard European academic practices of the period, though specific details regarding the handling of paint, surface condition, or distinct formal stylistic nuances beyond its classification as a portrait are not detailed in the provided records. The piece is currently held within the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Gérard de Vesme was created by the French artist Pierre Pasquier in 1775. This oil painting, classified within the portrait genre, depicts a male subject and measures 54 centimeters in height by 44 centimeters in width. While the specific commission details and the initial ownership chain prior to its current location are not detailed in the available records, the work's creation date is firmly established as 1775.
The painting is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains part of the institution's holdings. The artwork serves as a documented example of Pasquier's portraiture from the late 18th century.
Context
Gérard de Vesme is a 1775 portrait painting by French artist Pierre Pasquier, documented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s catalogue. The work, classified as a portrait, depicts a man and measures 54 × 44 cm. It is held in the Met’s collection, situating it within the museum’s broader holdings of 18th‑century French portraiture.
Overview
Pierre Pasquier completed this portrait, titled Gérard de Vesme, in 1775. The painting captures a male figure, Gérard de Vesme, whose identity is reflected in the work's title. It is currently part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, representing a significant example of 18th-century portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, Gérard de Vesme, is depicted with a composed and serious demeanor, though a subtle smile plays on his lips. He wears typical 18th-century formal attire, including a dark jacket with buttons and a white shirt featuring intricate lace cuffs. His hair is styled in a powdered wig, characteristic of the period, contributing to the formal presentation of the subject.
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