Louis-Joseph le Lorrain (?), pl. IV from "Recueil de caricatures" 1749 - 1759

This etching by Ange-Laurent de La Live de Jully, part of a series titled "Recueil de caricatures", depicts Louis-Joseph le Lorrain. Created between 1749 and 1759, it portrays a figure in profile, wearing a fashionable 18th-century coat, breeches, and a wide-brimmed hat. The artist's use of detail, particularly in the subject's clothing, reveals a keen eye for social observation and a playful approach to caricature, making this work a fascinating document of French society during the Rococo period.