Jean George Wille

1771

Pierre-Charles Ingouf after Pierre Alexandre Wille

Associated Names
Pierre-Charles Ingouf

Artist, French, 1746 - 1800

Pierre Alexandre Wille

Artist After, French, 1748 - 1821

The image shows a detailed engraving of a man's upper body, specifically a profile view of his head, neck, and shoulders. The man is positioned to the right, showing a side profile with his face directed towards the right edge of the image. His facial features include a straight nose, defined jawline, and a slight smile, with his hair styled in an intricately curled fashion, pulled back and possibly tied with a ribbon. He is attired in what appears to be formal clothing, with a decorative collar. Surrounding him is an oval frame with decorative elements, set against a textured background. Below the portrait, there is an engraved plaque with text identifying the subject as Jean George Wille. The background of the image is textured.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21 x 15.3 cm (8 1/4 x 6 in.)
    sheet: 26.2 x 19.1 cm (10 5/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.56.8


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

below image, across bottom in plate: Dessine par P. A. Wille fils a Paris ches l'Auteur, rue et au coin de celle des Fosses St. Victor, ches l'Epicier au 2eme. Grav e par P. C. Ingouf 1771.; below circular frame, aBp//: Jean George Wille / Graveur du Roi, de leur M.

Wikidata ID

Q74885125

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