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Joseph Vernet

Louis-Jacques Cathelin after Louis Michel Van Loo

National Gallery of Art

The portrait depicts the upper half of a man's body. The man is slightly turned to his left, with his gaze directed towards the viewer. His facial features are sharp and distinguished with a calm expression, high forehead, arched eyebrows, and well-defined cheekbones. His hair is short, wavy, and styled back. He is wearing a detailed coat with lace trimming at the collar and cuffs. The man holds a paintbrush and palette. The portrait is set in an ornate oval frame with intricate pattern designs. The background is a simple gradient. Below the portrait is a nameplate with the name "Joseph Vernet."

Artwork Details

Date
1770
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3555 × 4805 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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