Pierre-Jean Mariette
1765
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1765
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is turned slightly to the side, and he wears a ruffled shirt. Above his head, there’s a decorative bow tied with ribbons. The name "Mariette" is written under the portrait, and the text at the bottom says it was made in 1765. The paper has a textured look, typical of old prints. Next, check out etching to see how this kind of print was made.
