Portretbuste van Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon 1818 - 1848

This pencil drawing by Italian artist Jacopo Bernardi, completed between 1818 and 1848, is a portrait of the French naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. The artwork depicts Buffon's bust, positioned on a pedestal, and is a fine example of realistic portraiture. The detailed rendering of Buffon's features, his powdered wig, and the folds of his clothing demonstrate Bernardi's skill as a draftsman. This work would have been appreciated by those interested in natural history, as Buffon was a renowned scientist and author of the influential "Histoire Naturelle."