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Nicolas Delaunay

François Huot after Augustin de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait of a man in profile, facing left. The subject is in an oval frame, showing his head and torso. He has a Roman nose and a pronounced jawline, with curls of hair styled neatly and gathered at the back with a ribbon. He is dressed in a formal suit with a lace cravat and decorative buttons. The background has detailed cross-hatching for depth. The portrait has an ornate border with a ribbon at the top and French script below.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3258 × 4636 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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