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Mr. John O'Brien

O'Brien, John Dr.

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The image shows a portrait displaying the upper half of a person's body. The person is seated with their arms on a surface, positioned slightly to the side while facing forward. They have a calm expression with clear facial features like arched eyebrows, eyes, a nose, and a gentle smile. The individual's hair is neatly styled, appearing short. They are dressed in richly textured clothing with fur trimming along the edges and intricate lace detailing on the sleeve cuffs. An ornate coat of arms is visible below the portrait. The background is monochromatic, highlighting the subject.
Louis Petit, Marie Gallelise de la Fontaine, etching and engraving, Gift of John O'Brien, 1984.92.7

Marie Gallelise de la Fontaine

Louis Petit · · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1984.92.7

The image is an engraving of a man with curly hair, a mustache, and a beard styled in 17th-century upper-class attire. He is wearing a decorated garment with a stiff collar, and a chain of office. The background shows an outdoor landscape with trees, a river, and buildings. The oval frame around the portrait includes the name "WOLFGANGUS WILHELMUS" and his title.
Balthasar Moncornet, Wolfgang Wilhelm, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.208.51

Wolfgang Wilhelm

Balthasar Moncornet · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.208.51

There is a portrait depicting the upper body of a woman in profile, facing to the left. She is upright with her head turned to the side. Her facial features include a straight nose and a slightly curved lip. She has elaborate hair styled back and curled, with additional curls around her neck. She wears a dress with visible lace trim and a pattern resembling checkered or plaid. Adornments include a pearl necklace, drop earrings, and a lace or ruffled collar. The background shows an oval frame in a crosshatch pattern within a rectangular border with the name "M. de Maintenon."
Augustin de Saint-Aubin, Madame de Maintenon, 1801, engraving over etching on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1988.52.1

Madame de Maintenon

Augustin de Saint-Aubin · 1801 · engraving over etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.52.1

The image shows a side profile of a person's upper body, focused on the head and shoulders. The person is positioned in profile, facing to the right. The facial features include a prominent nose and well-defined cheekbones, with long, curly hair cascading down to the shoulders. The person is wearing a draped garment. The background is a dark oval surrounded by decorative elements, with an ornate border framing the entire portrait. Below the image, there is a label with the name "LE GRAND CONDÉ."
Augustin de Saint-Aubin, Le Grand-Conde, 1800, engraving over etching on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1988.52.2

Le Grand-Conde

Augustin de Saint-Aubin · 1800 · engraving over etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.52.2

The image is a portrait showing the upper part of the body, from the chest upwards. The person, identified as Seb. Le Clerc, is positioned in a three-quarter view, looking slightly to the side. He has curly hair that cascades over his shoulders, framing his face. His facial features include a prominent nose and a neutral expression. He is wearing a dark garment with elaborate detailing, along with a white collar. The portrait is set within an oval frame, and below it is a decorative crest or emblem. The background consists of a textured pattern, contrasting with the smooth oval frame around the figure.
Claude Duflos, Sebastian Le Clerc, c. 1714, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1992.69.2

Sebastian Le Clerc

Claude Duflos · c. 1714 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1992.69.2

The image shows a portrait of a man depicting his head and shoulders. The man is positioned facing slightly to the side, with his gaze directed towards the viewer. He has a calm expression, thick eyebrows, and a neatly groomed mustache and goatee. His hair is full, wavy, and pulled back from his face. He is wearing a garment with a high, white collar and intricate patterned detail on the chest. The background is a simple, oval frame with text inscribed around the edges. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person.
Ottavio Leoni, Francesco Paolo da Pesaro, 1625, engraving and stipple on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 2012.96.6

Francesco Paolo da Pesaro

Ottavio Leoni · 1625 · engraving and stipple on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.96.6

The image depicts a woman holding a shield with a man's face on it. She sits on the ground, facing right, with her head turned towards the shield. She wears draped clothing, her hair is tied back, and she does not wear any visible jewelry. In the background are a large urn on a base, tall trees, and a frieze with relief figures. The scene is monochromatic with detailed line work.
Claude Mellan, Allegory in Honor of Anne of Austria, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.49

Allegory in Honor of Anne of Austria

Claude Mellan · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.49

The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the chest up. He is facing slightly towards his right. His expression is neutral, with deep-set eyes, a well-defined nose, short beard, and mustache. His hair is slightly curly, peeking out from under a small cap. The man is wearing a garment with a large, white folded collar, overlaid with a dark robe with detailed line patterns. There is a visible chain or medallion around his neck. The background consists of an oval frame and a linear pattern. Below the portrait, there is a crest or coat of arms.
Claude Mellan, Omer Talon, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.42

Omer Talon

Claude Mellan · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.42

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. The subject is positioned facing slightly to the viewer's left, with their body turned to the side while their head is facing forward. They have long, curly hair that flows past their shoulders. Their facial expression is neutral, and they have delicate facial features. The person is wearing a flowing garment with voluminous sleeves, which appears to be a dress or gown, draped elegantly. A string of pearls adorns their neck, and they hold a small bunch of flowers in their right hand. The background is a textured, dark area that enhances the contrast with the subject, and there is a hint of a curtain to the right side of the image.
Alexandre Tardieu, Queen Christina of Sweden, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1985.44.4

Queen Christina of Sweden

Alexandre Tardieu · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1985.44.4

This portrait depicts a bust view of a man, showing his head and shoulders. He is positioned facing slightly to the viewer's right, with the right side of his face more prominently displayed. The man has a high forehead and thinning hair, with a neatly trimmed mustache and beard. His eyebrows are well-defined, and he gazes directly at the viewer with a calm expression. He is wearing a collared garment, possibly a robe or cloak, with a textured fabric. The garment is fastened with buttons down the center. The background features engraved lines creating an oval frame around the figure. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the subject. At the bottom of the image is text identifying the individual as "Gvido S. R. E. Cardinalis Bentivolus," along with mention of his age being fifty-four, and the artist’s signature below.
Claude Mellan, Guido Bentivoglio, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.14

Guido Bentivoglio

Claude Mellan · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.14