Le Marquis Scipion Maffei

1750

Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Associated Names
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Artist, French, 1715 - 1790

The image features a side profile portrait of a man's upper body, focusing on his face and shoulders. The man is depicted facing left within a circular frame, adorned with a decorative ribbon at the top. His facial features include a prominent nose, closed lips, and a slightly upward gaze. He has curly hair falling just past his shoulders. The man wears historical attire with layers around his shoulders and neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background inside the circular frame is textured, contrasting with the plain outer background. The text below identifies him as "LE MARQUIS SCIPION MAFFEI" with additional inscriptions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    crayon manner etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.5 x 14.4 cm (7 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 30 x 19.7 cm (11 13/16 x 7 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.88.6

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate below medallion: LE MARQUIS SCIPION MAFFEI. / Dessine & Verone par C.N.Cochin Fils 1750; lower right in plate below frame: paris et. Fils. scp.

Wikidata ID

Q74875417

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