Portret van Bernard Germain de Lacépède by Charles Aimé Forestier

Portret van Bernard Germain de Lacépède 1820 - 1821

charlesaimeforestier

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

ink paper printed

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

ink colored

watercolour illustration

This is a portrait print of Bernard Germain de Lacépède, created by French artist Charles Aimé Forestier in 1820-1821. The print depicts Lacépède, a renowned naturalist, in a formal setting, wearing a dark coat with a white cravat and a star-shaped decoration on his chest. Forestier, known for his portraits and historical paintings, uses a classic, realistic style in this print. The image is framed in an oval, a popular artistic convention for portraits during this time period.