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1779

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Associated Names
Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Artist, French, 1736 - 1807

The image features a portrait of a woman in profile, shown from the waist up. She is looking to her right, with an elongated nose, prominent forehead, and deep-set eyes. Her hairstyle is typical of the 18th century, with elaborate curls and volume. She is dressed in a formal attire with a lace-adorned plunging neckline. The oval frame includes decorative elements like a floral arrangement, a quiver of arrows, and a bow. The background within the frame has a textured pattern, resembling an engraved print. Below the portrait, there is a decorative plaque with French text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2454

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bocher 1879, no. 7, State iii/v


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1879

  • Bocher, Emmanuel. Augustin de Saint-Aubin. Les gravures francaises du XVIIIe siecle, 5. Paris: Damascene Morgand et Charles Fatout, 1879.

Wikidata ID

Q64954016

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