Don Philippe, Infant d'Espagne

Jean-Joseph Balechou after Louis Rene de Vialy

Associated Names
Jean-Joseph Balechou

Artist, French, 1716 - 1764

Louis Rene de Vialy

Artist After, French, c. 1680 - 1770

The image shows a man depicted from the waist up in a seated posture, looking directly at the viewer. He has a fair complexion, delicate facial features, and long curly hair framing his face. He is dressed in elegant period-style attire with a silky texture and intricate detailing. Around him is a textured frame that resembles draped fabric. In the foreground, there is a decorative crest or shield with ornate patterns and a crowned emblem. The backdrop behind the man consists of intricately lined and shaded areas that enhance the depth and richness of the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 32.3 x 22.3 cm (12 11/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 35.7 x 25 cm (14 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.92.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Firmin-Didot 'Portraits', no. 83

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1875

  • Firmin-Didot, Ambroise. Les graveurs de portraits en France; catalogue raisonne de la collection des portraits de l'ecole francaise. 2 vols. Paris:Firmin-Didot, 1875-1877.

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: DON PHILIPPE / Infant d'Espagne / LR Vialj pinxit / Dedie et presente A la Reine / par son tres humble et tres obeissant / serviteur Balechou / se vend a Paris ... Balechou scul.t

Wikidata ID

Q74066440

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