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Joseph Pellerin

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait of an older man in profile facing to the right. He has a prominent nose and a strong jawline, with tightly curled white hair. The man is dressed in a formal coat with large buttons and a garment featuring a ruffled collar. There are no visible objects in his hands. Around him is an ornate circular frame with a bow at the top and an inscription "Joannis Pellerin, Anno 1788, Aetatis 84" indicating his name and age. Below the frame are the words "Animo Maturus et Avvo." The background is textured with fine lines, creating depth and a formal atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1777
Medium
engraving over etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3344 × 4574 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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