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August Spatzier

1833 - 1904

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The image shows a seated half-length portrait of an individual in a finely carved and ornate chair. The person is facing forward with their body turned slightly to one side. Their facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose and a focused expression. The individual has long, curly hair that falls past the shoulders. They are dressed in a heavy, elaborately draped garment with a visible cravat at the neck. In one hand, they hold a large portfolio or folder, and in the other, a stylus or thin baton. The background features a textured, patterned wall with drapery cascading down one side. Text at the bottom of the image identifies the figure as Pierre Mignard and provides additional context about his titles and roles.
Georg Friedrich Schmidt, Pierre Mignard, 1744, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2007.119.1

Pierre Mignard

Georg Friedrich Schmidt · 1744 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.119.1

The image depicts a woman standing in a three-quarter view. She is facing forward with a slight turn of her head to the right. She has delicate facial features and a calm expression. Her hair is styled in an intricate updo with flowers. She wears a draped garment, exposing her shoulders and chest. She holds a painter's palette in her left hand and her right hand rests on her chest. Behind her is a statue of a nude male figure on a pedestal, holding a staff and draped with a cloth. The background shows a softly sketched landscape with foliage and a stream.
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, Painting, 1740, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2002.39.1

Painting

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich · 1740 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2002.39.1