Henry Philippe Chauvelin

1752

Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Associated Names
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Artist, French, 1715 - 1790

The portrait depicts a man from the chest up, facing forward with his head slightly turned to the side. He has an elongated face, prominent brow, almond-shaped eyes, and a slightly downturned mouth. His hair is styled in curls and appears white or light-colored. The man is dressed in formal attire with a robe or gown, featuring a ruffled collar and buttons. The oval frame surrounding the portrait is decorated with a bow at the top. The background has a textured surface, contrasting with the smooth finish of the frame. The image includes text at the bottom stating "HENRY PHILIPPE CHAUVELIN, Conseiller en la Grande Chambre du Parlement."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.2 x 14.3 cm (7 9/16 x 5 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 34.2 x 25.5 cm (13 7/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.88.7

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate below medallion: HENRY PHILIPPE CHAUVELIN / Conseiller en la Grande Chambre du Parlement.; lower center in plate: C.N Cochin fils delin. et Sc 1752

Wikidata ID

Q74875419

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