Portret van Georges Louis Leclerc graaf van Buffon by Pierre Michel Alix

Portret van Georges Louis Leclerc graaf van Buffon 1793 - 1795

pierremichelalix

toned paper

photo restoration

caricature

portrait reference

pencil drawing

yellow element

19th century

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

fine art portrait

This pastel portrait of Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788), was created by Pierre Michel Alix (1762-1817) between 1793 and 1795. The work depicts Buffon in an oval frame, showcasing his distinguished features and the rich details of his attire. His white powdered wig and the gold embroidery on his red coat are rendered with meticulous detail, typical of Alix's style. Buffon, a renowned French naturalist and writer, is best known for his multi-volume work "Histoire naturelle", which revolutionized natural history. This portrait is a testament to his lasting legacy.