Portret van Louis Nicolas Vauquelin 1818 - 1832

This engraving by Charles Aimé Forestier, created between 1818 and 1832, depicts Louis Nicolas Vauquelin, a prominent French chemist. The portrait, executed in a realistic style, shows Vauquelin in a formal pose, clad in a dark coat and cravat. The artist's signature, "For.", is visible in the lower right corner. This print offers a glimpse into the life of a significant figure in the history of chemistry and is a fine example of portraiture in the early 19th century.