Portrait of Madame Dugazon as Nina 1788

Joseph Jean Bernard’s 1788 *Portrait of Madame Dugazon as Nina* is an engraving that captures the likeness of the famed French actress in profile. Madame Dugazon is portrayed in a theatrical pose, her hair styled in a large, elaborate updo. The artist’s use of stippling creates a delicate and detailed rendering of the subject, highlighting her beauty and elegance. The portrait is framed by a decorative oval border, and the image is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.