Portret van Joseph Pitton de Tournefort 1858 - 1874

Hilaire Pigeot's "Portret van Joseph Pitton de Tournefort" (1858-1874) is a portrait of the French botanist and explorer Joseph Pitton de Tournefort. The image depicts Tournefort in detail, with his signature beard and a fur-trimmed robe. Pigeot's work captures the likeness of the scientist with a focus on detail and realism, typical of the 19th century portraiture style. This engraving is an example of fine art printmaking that highlights the craftsmanship and skill of the artist.