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1779

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Associated Names
Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Artist, French, 1736 - 1807

The image shows a portrait of a woman in profile from the waist up. She is positioned to the left, looking into the distance. She has delicate facial features, a straight nose, and full lips. Her hair is styled in curls and she wears an elaborate hat decorated with lace and ribbons. She wears a detailed gown with lace trim and patterns on the sleeves and neckline, and a drop earring is visible. The portrait is in an ornate oval frame with ribbon and floral decorations. Below the portrait is a plaque with text, and the background is textured with fine lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2455

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bocher 1879, no. 173, State iii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1879

  • Bocher, Emmanuel. Augustin de Saint-Aubin. Les gravures francaises du XVIIIe siecle, 5. Paris: Damascene Morgand et Charles Fatout, 1879.

Wikidata ID

Q64954017

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