Pierre Bacot 1708 - 1710

Henrietta Johnston's pastel portrait of Pierre Bacot, created between 1708-1710, captures the subject's likeness with delicate detail. The sitter is presented in a bust-length composition, his powdered wig framing his face. Johnston's use of pastel creates a soft, ethereal quality, highlighting Bacot's elegant attire and the subtle textures of his skin and clothing. This intimate portrait, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the life of an individual during the early 18th century.