Portrait of a Man with White Hair in a Pigtail n.d.

Gilles Louis Chrétien's "Portrait of a Man with White Hair in a Pigtail" is an engraving that depicts an unnamed man in profile. Created sometime between 1754 and 1811, the artwork is a fine example of portraiture in the Neoclassical style. The subject's white hair, pulled back in a pigtail, and his refined clothing suggest a man of standing and intellect. The artwork is a testament to Chrétien's ability to capture detail and evoke a sense of realism.