Portret van Sophie Geneviève Le Couteulx du Molay 1776

This 1776 portrait of Sophie Geneviève Le Couteulx du Molay by Augustin de Saint-Aubin depicts the subject in profile, showcasing her elaborate hairstyle popular in the 18th century. The use of an oval frame within a larger rectangular one was a common technique in portraiture of this era, highlighting the sitter's importance. The delicate detail of the etching and the subject's refined features are characteristic of Saint-Aubin's style, which captured the elegance of the French aristocracy during the Rococo period.