Ph.Cl.A. de Thubieres, Comte de Caylus

1752

Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Associated Names
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Artist, French, 1715 - 1790

The image shows a head and shoulder portrait of a person in a profile position, facing to the right. The individual's facial features include a prominent nose and chin with a slightly rounded face. Their hair is curly and voluminous, extending to the collar. The person is wearing a high-collared garment with a visible coat. No jewelry or accessories are visible. The background has a textured surface with the portrait framed within a circular medallion adorned at the top with a decorative ribbon. Below the medallion is an inscription identifying the individual as "PH. CL. A. DE THUBIERES, COMTE DE CAYLUS," with a note indicating that the image was drawn by 'cochin' and the engraver, 'le fils,' participated in the work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving over etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19 x 14 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 19.7 x 14.7 cm (7 3/4 x 5 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.88.5

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: PH.CL.A.DE THUBIERES. / COMTE DE CAYLUS. / Dessine par Cochin le fils 1752.

Wikidata ID

Q74875410

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