The image shows a detailed engraving of a male figure, displaying the upper portion of his body, including his chest, shoulders, and head. He is in a side profile, looking slightly to his left. The man has distinct facial features, a notable nose and lips, and open eyes gazing into the distance. He has voluminous 18th-century hairstyle with curls sweeping back, a tied bow around his neck, and formal clothing with a large star-shaped decoration or medallion on his chest. The background features crosshatched shading within an oval frame, encircled by another circular border. Text below the portrait provides the individual's name, titles, birth and death dates: "LOUIS CESAR DE LA BAUME-LE-BLANC, DUC DE LA VALLIERE," "Né le 9 Octobre 1708. Mort le 10 Novembre 1780."
Artwork Details
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2761 × 4227 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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