Elisabeth Sophie Cheron

French, 1648 - 1711

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This is an engraved portrait of a woman named Mademoiselle Deshoulieres. She is depicted facing forward with a slight turn of her head. Her facial features include a gentle smile, high cheekbones, and a softly defined chin. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with curls and is adorned with a decorative headpiece. She is dressed in an elegant garment with a low neckline and draped shawl. There are no visible jewelry. The frame around the portrait has a lined pattern and an ornate plaque displaying her name. The background is simple and unadorned.
Augustin de Saint-Aubin, Antoinette du Ligier de La Garde Deshoulieres, 1803, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1987.70.9

Antoinette du Ligier de La Garde Deshoulieres

Augustin de Saint-Aubin · 1803 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.70.9

The image shows three figures and a cherubic child within an ornate circular frame. In the center, an older man with a staff. To the left, a younger male figure wearing a winged helmet. To the right, a female figure with one arm extended towards the central man. The child clings to the female figure. The background is detailed with celestial motifs and an eagle at the bottom of the circle. A decorative border surrounds the scene, with text in French at the bottom.
Henri Simon Thomassin, Venus se plaint a Jupiter de la tempete que Junon a excitee contre Enee, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8102

Venus se plaint a Jupiter de la tempete que Junon a excitee contre Enee

Henri Simon Thomassin · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8102