Medaille met portret van Hugues-Bernard Maret by Achille Collas

Medaille met portret van Hugues-Bernard Maret after 1835

achillecollas

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This portrait medallion of Hugues-Bernard Maret, created by French sculptor Achille Collas, is a fine example of neoclassical portraiture. The work, executed in a relief format, showcases Maret's likeness in a profile view, emphasizing his features with sharp detail. This piece, created after 1835, reflects Collas' mastery of the classical style, popular in 19th-century France. The work's simplicity and focus on realistic representation highlight the individual's character and significance.