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Bust of Carle Vernet

1817

Horace Vernet

Associated Names

Horace Vernet

Artist, French, 1789 - 1863

The image depicts a portrait of a man shown from the chest upwards. He is positioned facing slightly to the left with a calm expression. The man has wavy hair and distinct facial features. He is dressed in a formal manner with a waistcoat, jacket, and neck scarf. There is no visible jewelry, and he is not holding anything. The background is an oval shaded area. Handwritten text at the bottom identifies him as Carle Vernet.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1950.16.261
Catalogue Raisonné

Beraldi, no. 3

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1885

Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892.

Wikidata ID

Q65357480

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