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Ph. Cl. A. de Thubières, Comte de Caylus

Jean-Baptiste-André Gautier-Dagoty

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man's upper body in profile view facing right. He is seated with his torso angled. He has prominent facial features, including a large nose and full lips, with curly hair extending to his neck. He wears an 18th-century gentleman's outfit with a high-collared shirt, cravat, and jacket. There is no visible jewelry, and he is not holding any objects. The background is a plain, dark backdrop, contrasting with the detailed light shading of the man.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1770
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3371 × 4083 px
Public Domain
Yes
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