Jean de La Bruyere by Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Jean de La Bruyere 1805

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pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

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old engraving style

historical photography

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golden font

This 1805 engraving by Augustin de Saint-Aubin depicts Jean de La Bruyere, a French writer and moralist known for his insightful observations on society and human nature. The image shows La Bruyere in profile, his powdered wig and formal attire reflecting the fashion of his time. The engraving, with its fine lines and detailed rendering, exemplifies the precision of 18th-century printmaking. The oval frame surrounding the portrait further emphasizes La Bruyere as a figure of historical and intellectual importance.