Leonard Euler

published 1804

John Chapman

Associated Names
John Chapman

Artist, British, active 1792/1823

This is an engraved portrait of a man showing his upper body. He is positioned in profile, facing left. The man's facial features include a prominent nose and defined cheekbones, with deep-set eyes and a thoughtful expression. His hair appears to be long and wavy, peeking out beneath a soft cap or turban that covers his head. He is dressed in a high-collared garment with a fur lining, and beneath, a light-colored scarf is elegantly draped around his neck. The background shows an intricate textured oval frame surrounding the man, set against a plain surface. Below the main oval portrait, there is a smaller rectangular scene depicting two individuals sitting at a table in a setting that suggests conversation or writing, with the name "Leonard Euler" inscribed beneath it, along with publication details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stipple engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.9 × 19.5 cm (10 9/16 × 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1742


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032802

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