Louis Tocqué

French, 1696 - 1772

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The image shows a man seated from the waist up facing the viewer with his right arm resting on a ledge in an oval frame in the engraving. He has a round face, a prominent nose, and a composed expression, with curly white or grey hair. He wears a dark robe with loose sleeves and a scarf around his neck. On the ledge are rolled scrolls and an artist's palette with brushes. The background features textured patterns within the oval frame and decorative borders, including a green and gold border.
Johann Gotthard Müller, Louis Galloche, 1776, engraving on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2011.72.2

Louis Galloche

Johann Gotthard Müller · 1776 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2011.72.2

The image shows the upper body and midsection of a male figure. His facial expression is neutral. He has curly hair styled in an 18th-century manner. The man is wearing an ornate coat with fur trim, a sash, and lace cuffs. He stands next to a detailed piece of furniture with papers on it. The background features heavy drapery and architectural elements.
Johann Georg Wille, Marquis de Marigny, 1761, engraving, Gift of John O'Brien, 1984.92.3

Marquis de Marigny

Johann Georg Wille · 1761 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1984.92.3

The man is seated in a decorative chair, facing forward with his body slightly turned to the side. He is elegantly dressed in a richly embroidered robe over a buttoned waistcoat, knee-length trousers, and stockings. He has curled hair and a slight smile. He holds a sheet of paper in his right hand, and there is a feather quill and inkpot on the table beside him. The background features a decorated wall with columns and a draped curtain.
Johann Georg Wille, Louis Phelypeaux, comte de Saint Florentin, 1761, etching and engraving, Gift of John O'Brien, 1984.92.6

Louis Phelypeaux, comte de Saint Florentin

Johann Georg Wille · 1761 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1984.92.6

The image shows a half-length portrait of a seated man named Jean Baptiste Massé. He is facing slightly towards the viewer in a formal posture. He has a round face, wavy shoulder-length hair, and a subtle smile. He is dressed in an elaborate coat with large buttons and lace cuffs, along with a lace cravat. In his hand, he holds a large rolled sheet of paper with intricate designs. Beside him is an ornate table with art supplies and tools. The background includes a classical sculpture figure and a patterned wall or tapestry.
Johann Georg Wille, Jean Baptiste Massé, 1755, engraving on laid paper, Gift of David H. McDonnell, 2015.142.1.1

Jean Baptiste Massé

Johann Georg Wille · 1755 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.142.1.1

The image shows a man in a portrait. He is standing with a slight turn to the left and his head facing the viewer. He has a composed expression with arched eyebrows and a small smile. The man's hair is styled in voluminous curls, likely a wig from the 18th century. He is wearing an embroidered coat with floral motifs, lace-trimmed cuffs, and a ruffled cravat. His right hand rests on a piece of furniture draped with fabric, with a sculpture of a female figure holding a staff on it. The background features a large decorative vase on a pedestal to the left and heavy drapery with tassels on the right. The image has a monochromatic tone typical of an engraving.
Nicolas-Gabriel Dupuis, Charles Francois Paul Le Normant de Tournehem, 1754, etching and engraving, Gift of John O'Brien, 1984.92.8

Charles Francois Paul Le Normant de Tournehem

Nicolas-Gabriel Dupuis · 1754 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1984.92.8

This is a photograph of a historical title page. The page shows a printed text announcing a work titled "La Grande Galerie de Versailles, et les deux Salons qui l'accompagnent," credited to Charles Le Brun, with designs by Jean-Baptiste Massé and engraving by artists supervised by Le Brun. The page features a central decorative emblem, a detailed crest surrounded by foliage. The text is laid out elegantly, with various font sizes and styles, and indicates Paris as the place of printing by the Royal Printer in 1752. The background has a slightly aged appearance, typical of old paper.
Jean-Baptiste Massé, Johann Georg Wille, Various Artists, La Grande Galerie de Versailles, et les deux salons qui l'accompagnent (The Grand Gallery of Versailles and Two Accompanying Salons), 1752, bound volume with 56 engravings including 1 engraved portrait of Massé and 23 double-spread plates, Gift of David H. McDonnell, 2015.142.1.1-56

La Grande Galerie de Versailles, et les deux salons qui l'accompagnent (The Grand Gallery of Versailles and Two Accompanying Salons)

Jean-Baptiste Massé, Johann Georg Wille, Various Artists · 1752 · bound volume with 56 engravings including 1 engraved portrait of Massé and 23 double-spread plates ·  Accession ID  2015.142.1.1-56

The image shows a man standing in a distinguished pose. He displays a strong gaze, high forehead, and well-defined cheekbones. His hair is styled in a formal, powdered manner typical of the 18th century. He wears richly decorated clothing with intricate embroidery and fur trim, including a sash and lace cuffs. His right hand rests on what appears to be an architectural drawing on an ornately carved table. In the background, heavy drapery is drawn in a formal setting, possibly indicating a grand interior or stage. A curtain with tassels hangs prominently, adding to the opulent atmosphere. The overall setting exudes an air of elegance and high status.
Johann Georg Wille, Abel Francois Poisson, Marquis de Marigny, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8825

Abel Francois Poisson, Marquis de Marigny

Johann Georg Wille · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8825