Artwork
Charles-Antoine Coypel
Charles-Antoine Coypel is an ink print by the Baroque artist Nicolas Henri Tardieu. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, in image, at lower left: Carl. Ant. Coypel se ipse pinxit.; in plate, in image, at lower right: N. Tardieu sculp.; in black ink, at bottom: 1694. / Seri [?] 11 N 1080; by later hand in brown ink, lower left verso: no. 233; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 110622
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Charles-Antoine Coypel, created by Nicolas Henri Tardieu in 1727 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young man, likely Coypel, seated in a chair with refined attire, suggesting a high social status. He is shown in a contemplative pose, holding a paper and resting his chin on his hand.
Technique & Style
The print features fine lines that capture the subject's facial features and hands with precision, showcasing the artist's skill in achieving detailed renderings through etching and engraving.
History & Provenance
The print is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, indicating its significance and preservation over time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas-Henri Tardieu, called the "Tardieu the elder", was a prominent French engraver, known for his sensitive reproductions of Antoine Watteau's paintings.
