Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gresset 1803
augustindesaintaubin
#
photo of handprinted image
#
aged paper
#
photo restoration
#
parchment
# print
#
old engraving style
#
archive photography
#
historical photography
#
old-timey
#
yellow element
#
golden font
This 1803 engraving by Augustin de Saint-Aubin depicts Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gresset, a French poet and playwright. The portrait is presented in an oval frame, highlighting Gresset's elegant attire and gentle expression. Saint-Aubin was a prolific artist known for his portraits, capturing the likeness and character of his subjects with meticulous detail. This print exemplifies the refined aesthetic of 18th-century portraiture, combining technical skill with a sense of individual personality. The inscription "J.B.L. GRESSET" beneath the portrait confirms the subject's identity.
Comments
No comments
Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.
Collect
React
CommentMore like this
