Louis-Auguste, Dauphin of France

1770

Jean Massard

Associated Names
Jean Massard

Artist, French, 1740 - 1822

The detailed engraving depicts a profile portrait of a person from the shoulders up inside an oval frame. The individual is depicted in profile, facing left, with distinct facial features, styled hair, and formal attire typical of the 18th century nobility. The frame surrounding the portrait is ornate with floral motifs and a bow at the top. The engraving is bordered by a patterned rectangular frame with decorative elements. Text below the portrait provides details about the individual, and small text at the bottom credits the creation of the engraving and its location.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 9.5 x 7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 17 x 12.4 cm (6 11/16 x 4 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.208.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Firmin-Didot 'Portraits', no. 1451, State with a later address

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1875

  • Firmin-Didot, Ambroise. Les graveurs de portraits en France; catalogue raisonne de la collection des portraits de l'ecole francaise. 2 vols. Paris:Firmin-Didot, 1875-1877.

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: J. Massard del et Sculp. / AParis chés Megrel Vitrier rue S. Jacques vis à vis celle du Plâtre / et ches Vaulez Md. d'Estampes Quai des Théatins; below portrait in plate: LOUIS-AUGUSTE / Dauphin de France / Né à Versailles le 23. Aoust 1754

Wikidata ID

Q75120672

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