Portret van Caspar Netscher by Antoine François Hémery

Portret van Caspar Netscher after 1761

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portrait

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

yellowing background

photo restoration

light coloured

archive photography

historical photography

old-timey

yellow element

19th century

This etching by Antoine François Hémery, created after 1761, depicts Gaspard Netscher, a Brigadier in the French army, and Captain of the King's French Guards. The portrait features Netscher standing in a simple pose, dressed in a dark coat with white cuffs, and holding a cane. Hémery's print, engraved from a painting, captures Netscher's dignified expression and elegant attire, showcasing the artist's talent for detail and realism.