Hugues-Joseph Gamot, Engraver to the King 1766
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
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This 1766 terracotta relief by Jean-Baptiste Nini is a portrait of Hugues-Joseph Gamot, a French engraver who worked for the King. The circular, framed relief depicts Gamot's bust in profile, with the inscription "Hugues Joseph Gamot Graveur du Roy 1766" around the edge. Nini was a prominent sculptor and medalist of the 18th century, known for his detailed and realistic portraiture. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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