Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin
1776
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1776
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with curly white hair and a high collar. His face is turned slightly to the side, and he looks thoughtful. Above his head, a wreath of leaves frames his face like a crown. The name "Jean Simeon Chardin" is printed below, along with some French titles. The artist signed it in 1776, and the style looks detailed but not colorful. If you like this kind of portrait, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
