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Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon, by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, ink, 1772

Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

1772

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon is a 1772 ink by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Augustin de Saint-Aubin
When & what style?
1772 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a portrait of a man with short, wavy hair, wearing a loose-fitting shirt. He is shown in profile, facing right, and is set against a dark background. The portrait is encircled by an oval frame, which is adorned with intricate lines and patterns. At the bottom of the image, a rectangular plaque bears the inscription "CREBILLON" in bold letters. This suggests that the subject of the portrait is Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon. The level of detail and craftsmanship evident in the portrait is impressive, with fine lines and textures that add depth and nuance to the image. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Saint-Aubin, Augustin de.

About the artist

Portrait of Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Artist

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Augustin de Saint-Aubin sometimes styled Auguste de Saint-Aubin (3 January 1736 – 9 November 1807), belongs to an important dynasty of French designers and engravers.

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