Portret van Jean Pitard by Ambroise Tardieu

Portret van Jean Pitard 1820 - 1828

ambroisetardieu

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

photo restoration

pencil sketch

light coloured

old engraving style

limited contrast and shading

ink colored

pencil work

"Portret van Jean Pitard" is an engraving created by Ambroise Tardieu, a French artist, between 1820 and 1828. The artwork depicts a portrait of Jean Pitard, a French surgeon known for founding the College of Surgery in Paris. The engraving features a detailed depiction of Pitard's face and beard, with his clothing and a distinctive hat visible in the portrait. This artwork, with its fine detail and realistic depiction, is a testament to Tardieu's skills as an engraver.