Manuel Salvador Carmona

Spanish, 1734 - 1820

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The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man facing the viewer with his body slightly turned. The man has mature features, including a prominent nose, cheekbones, and deep-set eyes. His hair is styled in 18th-century fashion, with curls and possibly tied with a ribbon. He wears a decorated garment with lace details at the neckline and cuffs. He holds a brush and an artist's palette with brushes in the foreground. The background includes a textured circular frame.
Manuel Salvador Carmona, François Boucher, 1761, etching and engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1979.25.1

François Boucher

Manuel Salvador Carmona · 1761 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1979.25.1
The image depicts a portrait of a woman shown from the waist up. She is in a reclined pose, with her head turned upwards. Her facial features are soft and delicate, and her hair is styled in loose waves. She is wearing a draped garment that reveals part of her shoulder and chest. Surrounding her is an ornate oval frame with floral designs. Below the portrait, there are decorative elements, including a coat of arms and two cherubs. The background inside the frame is plain, while the outer area features floral and ornamental artwork.
Manuel Salvador Carmona, Jean Massard, The Tender Desire (Le Tendre désir), c. 1761, etching and engraving on laid paper, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2352

The Tender Desire (Le Tendre désir)

Manuel Salvador Carmona, Jean Massard · c. 1761 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2352