Portret van Anthony Ashley Cooper 1748 - 1848

Claude Baron's "Portret van Anthony Ashley Cooper" (1748-1848) is an engraving portraying Anthony Ashley Cooper, an English philosopher. The portrait, framed within an oval, showcases Cooper in a refined pose, dressed in attire indicative of his social standing. A decorative border surrounding the oval features the inscription "Antoine Ashley Cooper Comte de Shaftesbury" - an indication of the subject's title. The inscription at the bottom of the print provides biographical details about Cooper, confirming his birthplace (London) and death (Naples, 1713). This print, with its detailed inscription and classic portrayal, offers insight into the life of this notable figure.