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Helvétius

Pierre-Michel Alix after Jean-François Garnerey after Louis Michel Van Loo

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man's upper body. He is seated and facing slightly to his right, looking directly at the viewer. He has fair skin, light-colored eyes, and neatly styled white or grey hair that is curled and swept back from his face. His facial features include a prominent, rounded forehead and a small mouth. He is dressed in 18th-century attire, wearing a vivid blue coat over a patterned vest, and a high-collared white shirt with an elaborate cravat or necktie. The background is a simple brown color, enclosed within an oval frame, which is surrounded by a beige border with some text and light dotting. No visible jewelry or objects are held by the person in the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1793
Medium
color wash manner
Dimensions
3367 × 4461 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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