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D. Pineau, Sculpteur

Jean-Michel Moreau after Pierre Paul Merelle

National Gallery of Art

An engraved portrait of a man's upper body and head is depicted within an oval frame. The man is looking directly at the viewer with his head slightly turned to one side. He has a rounded face with pronounced cheeks and wears a confident expression. The man's hair is styled in a period-appropriate fashion, featuring short, curling locks framing his face in a powdered wig. He is dressed in a formal coat with a high collar and a decorative scarf or cravat around his neck. The oval frame is surrounded by an ornate border with floral patterns and intricate detailing. A rectangular plaque beneath the portrait is inscribed with "D. Pineau Sculpteur." The background has a textured appearance that enhances the three-dimensional effect of the frame and plaque, with additional filigree for design embellishment.

Artwork Details

Date
1770
Medium
engraving and etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3202 × 4194 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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