The image depicts a bust of a person sitting in a side-profile position. They have a strong, angular face with prominent cheekbones and a slightly furrowed brow. The person wears a turban or head wrap, a robe, and holds a quill. Behind them are large books, a sculptured ornament, and small statues on a shelf. The background is lined and dark, and at the bottom, there is a detailed decorative panel with a classical scene and the name "GUILLAUME THOMAS RAYNAL" inscribed along the border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1780
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3227 × 4684 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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