Portrait of a Man in an Oval with Cupids Decoration

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
This engraving depicts the upper torso of a person within an ornate oval frame. The person has a distinguished facial expression, characterized by a pronounced hairline and a finely groomed, short beard. The individual has short, receding hair and is dressed in formal attire with a high-collared shirt and a dark robe adorned with a decorative chain around the neck. Surrounding the figure are allegorical cherubs; one holds a wreath above the head while others interact with decorative elements. The background features intricate designs, including drapery and a cartouche with an inscription at the bottom. The overall aesthetic conveys a sense of formality and stature.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.4 × 9.9 cm (6 1/16 × 3 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.910


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Lenormant du Coudray [1712-1789], Orléans, (L.1706). W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215250

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