Francois de Troy

1714

Jean-Baptiste de Poilly after François de Troy

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste de Poilly

Artist, French, 1669 - 1728

François de Troy

Artist After, French, 1645 - 1730

The image shows a portrait of a man looking directly at the viewer. He has distinct facial features, thick, curly hair, and is dressed in elaborate clothing. The background includes a textured wall and a large circular frame around the portrait. Below the portrait is a plinth with inscribed text identifying the individual as François de Troy.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving over etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 36.1 x 25.4 cm (14 3/16 x 10 in.)
    sheet: 37.1 x 26.3 cm (14 5/8 x 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.88.17

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: FRANCOIS DE TROY / Peintre ordinaire du Roy.Ancien Directeur de / l'Academie Royale de Peintre et Sculpture.; lower left in plate: Peint par F de Troy; lRp/ /: Grave par J.B.Poilly pour sa / Reception a l'academie en 1714.

Wikidata ID

Q74875490

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