Portret van Antoine-Alexandre Barbier 1820 - 1830

This portrait of Antoine-Alexandre Barbier, created by Pierre Roch Vigneron between 1820 and 1830, depicts the French bibliographer in a simple yet dignified pose. Barbier, a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor and administrator of the Bibliothèque parisienne du Roi, is presented in a classic oval frame, a popular format for portraits of the time. The engraving, likely intended for publication, demonstrates the artist's skill in rendering detail, with the subtle shadows and lines highlighting Barbier's features and the texture of his clothing.