The image shows a portrait of a person's upper body facing slightly left while looking at the viewer. Their aged face includes prominent cheekbones and deep-set eyes. The person has shoulder-length, slightly wavy hair mostly covered by a soft, draped hat. They wear what appears to be formal attire with a fur-collared cloak or robe and a scarf tied at the neck. No jewelry or additional objects are visible. The background consists of a textured oval within a patterned rectangular frame. Below the portrait, the name "FONTENELLE" is inscribed on a textured surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- in or after 1796
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper [final state]
- Dimensions
- 3211 × 4594 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original