Portret van een lezende man, in profiel naar links 1756 - 1817

"Portret van een lezende man, in profiel naar links" is an etching created by Louis Bernard Coclers between 1756 and 1817. The artwork depicts a man seated in profile, engrossed in reading a book. Coclers' etching captures the quiet intimacy of this moment, highlighting the man's contemplative focus and the details of his attire, including a cap and loose-fitting robe. This work is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, demonstrating Coclers' skill in capturing subtle nuances of expression and form through the medium of etching.