Anne Vallayer-Coster

after 1770

Charles Francois Le Tellier after Anne Vallayer-Coster

Associated Names
Charles Francois Le Tellier

Artist, French, 1743 - probably 1800

Anne Vallayer-Coster

Artist After, French, 1744 - 1818

The image shows an upper body portrait in profile of a person facing right. The individual is positioned sideways, with the head turned slightly towards the viewer's side. The person has tall, voluminous coiffures adorned with what appears to be ribbons or decorative elements within the hair. The face shows classical features with a calm and serene expression. The attire is elaborate, with decorative lace or elaborate fabric around the neckline and shoulders. Surrounding the portrait is an ornate circular frame decorated with leafy motifs, possibly laurel leaves. Below the portrait, there is a decorative panel with scripted text, an artist’s palette, and brushes. The background of the image is filled with fine, detailed crosshatching.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.25.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Portalis/Beraldi 1880, no. 2, State p.684


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1880

  • Portalis, baron Roger and Henri Beraldi. Les graveurs du dix-huitieme siecle. 2 parts, 3 vols. each part. Paris, 1880.

Wikidata ID

Q65566427

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