Portret van Louis Lefèvre‑Gineau 1824

Ambroise Tardieu's 1824 engraving "Portret van Louis Lefèvre‑Gineau" is a striking portrait of the French physician Louis Lefèvre‑Gineau. The artwork is a classic example of a portrait engraving, featuring the subject in a detailed and realistic manner. Lefèvre‑Gineau is depicted in an oval frame, his face capturing his age and experience, and his clothing suggesting his status as a respected member of the medical community. The inscription below the portrait identifies him as a member of the French Academy of Sciences and academies in Turin and Madrid. The careful rendering of detail and the use of shading in the engraving highlight the skill of Ambroise Tardieu, a notable artist of the early 19th century.