M. Clicot de Clerval

Pierre Etienne Moitte after Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Associated Names
Pierre Etienne Moitte

Artist, French, 1722 - 1780

Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Artist After, French, 1715 - 1790

The image shows an engraving of a man in profile from the chest up. His head is turned slightly upward, with detailed facial features, curly hair, and a high-collared garment. The background includes an ornamental round frame with decorative elements. Below the portrait is a nameplate with the text "M. Clicot de Clerval" and titles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving over etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.6 x 14.1 cm (7 11/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 23.5 x 17.8 cm (9 1/4 x 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.88.16

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate below medallion: M. CLICOT DE CLERVAL, / Chevalier deL'Ordre du Roy / Inspecteur general du Commerce; lower left in plate: Cochin Filius del.; lower right in plate: Moitte S culp; lCp//: A Paris ches Esnauts et Rapilly,rue St Jacques a la Ville de Coutances. A.P.D.R;

Wikidata ID

Q74875487

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