The image shows a head and shoulder portrait of a person in a profile position, facing to the right. The individual's facial features include a prominent nose and chin with a slightly rounded face. Their hair is curly and voluminous, extending to the collar. The person is wearing a high-collared garment with a visible coat. No jewelry or accessories are visible. The background has a textured surface with the portrait framed within a circular medallion adorned at the top with a decorative ribbon. Below the medallion is an inscription identifying the individual as "PH. CL. A. DE THUBIERES, COMTE DE CAYLUS," with a note indicating that the image was drawn by 'cochin' and the engraver, 'le fils,' participated in the work.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1752
- Medium
- engraving over etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3222 × 4309 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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