Gaspar-François de Fontenay

Jean-Baptiste Delafosse, after Louis de Carrogis, called Carmontelle

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an older man seated in a profile view on an ornate chair. He is holding a cane and a tricorne hat, and has a prominent nose and softly lined face. His hair is styled in 18th-century fashion with curls and powder. He is dressed in a detailed coat with lace cuffs, knee-length breeches, and buckled shoes. The background features architectural elements like columns and arches, with a tree and sky visible. A checkered floor adds to the grandeur of the setting.