Portret van Claude de La Trémoille by Pierre François Basan

Portret van Claude de La Trémoille 1733 - 1756

print, engraving

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portrait

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aged paper

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toned paper

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baroque

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print

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old engraving style

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engraving

This 18th-century engraving by Pierre François Basan depicts Claude de La Trémoille, the Duke of Thouars. Created between 1733 and 1756, the portrait showcases the subject in an oval frame, with a detailed inscription below. The engraving style, with its fine lines and careful detail, was a popular method for creating reproductions of important figures and historical events during this era. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the artistic and historical practices of 18th-century Europe.

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