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Jean George Wille

Pierre-Charles Ingouf after Pierre Alexandre Wille

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed engraving of a man's upper body, specifically a profile view of his head, neck, and shoulders. The man is positioned to the right, showing a side profile with his face directed towards the right edge of the image. His facial features include a straight nose, defined jawline, and a slight smile, with his hair styled in an intricately curled fashion, pulled back and possibly tied with a ribbon. He is attired in what appears to be formal clothing, with a decorative collar. Surrounding him is an oval frame with decorative elements, set against a textured background. Below the portrait, there is an engraved plaque with text identifying the subject as Jean George Wille. The background of the image is textured.

Artwork Details

Date
1771
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3444 × 4672 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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