Head of a Man in Profile, from Livre de Têtes Gravées d'apres F. Boucher et Autres (Book of Heads Engraved after F. Boucher and Others) 1740 - 1780

This anonymous etching, titled "Head of a Man in Profile," is part of a series of engravings after works by the famed French Rococo painter François Boucher. The print depicts a man's head in profile, his long, curly hair framing his face. This etching was likely intended for a book, perhaps a portfolio of engravings meant to circulate ideas about Boucher's style and compositions. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and the delicate lines of the engraving capture the essence of Rococo elegance and its emphasis on grace and refinement.