Jean Baptiste Massé
1755
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1755
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a man in fancy 18th-century clothes, sitting with a sketch in his hand. Behind him, a small statue sits on a shelf, and a framed painting hangs on the wall. His robe has lots of buttons and lace, and a table beside him holds a few small objects, including what looks like a lamp. The text at the bottom calls him "Jean Baptiste Massé," a painter and advisor to the Royal Academy. The careful details in his face and clothes show the artist’s skill with lines and shading. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists like this made prints.
