Francois de Regny

after Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Associated Names
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

Artist After, French, 1715 - 1790

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a person in profile facing left. The individual is seated or standing still, with their upper torso visible. Their facial features include a straight nose and slightly pointed chin, defined eyebrows, and tightly curled hair styled back. The person is wearing period clothing with a structured coat and high-collared shirt. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background features an oval frame with shading, embellished with a draped ribbon above. Text with the person's name and title is at the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.2 x 10.9 cm (5 9/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 15.3 x 12.6 cm (6 x 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.84.11


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: FRANCOIS. DE REGNY / Consul DE France A Genes.; lower left in plate: C.Cochin delin; lower right in plate: Frat. c.c. et [?] [C]erran Sculp. antipoli[?] 1766; the followin g all by later hand in graphite, lR //: 2/3[?]; uLv//: 6; lCv//: 1-272; lRv//: 121

Wikidata ID

Q74884484

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