Nicolas Catinat, Maréchal de France

L. Roger

Associated Names
L. Roger

Artist, French, active fourth quarter 18th century

The image shows an oval portrait of a person's upper body. The individual is positioned facing slightly to the left while looking directly at the viewer. Their facial features include a prominent brow and nose, with slightly deep-set eyes and a resolute expression. The person has long, full, curly hair that cascades down past the shoulders, framing the face. They are wearing armor with visible sections on the chest, and their neck is adorned with a large, elaborately tied white cravat with lace details. There is no visible jewelry or objects in the person's hands. The background is a plain, muted shade with an oval border emphasizing the figure.

Media Options

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wash manner with tool work on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    image: 14.5 x 12.6 cm (5 11/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
    sheet (cut within platemark): 21.6 x 16 cm (8 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.57.6


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John O' Brien, Charlestown, WV; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower center in graphite: Catinat; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: before letters

Wikidata ID

Q76347087

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