Portret van Charles Louis Simonneau by Pierre Dupin

Portret van Charles Louis Simonneau 1700 - 1751

pierredupin

portrait

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

"Portret van Charles Louis Simonneau" is an engraving by Pierre Dupin, a French artist known for his portraiture. Created between 1700 and 1751, the work depicts Charles Louis Simonneau, a prominent figure in the arts of his time, within an oval frame. Dupin's meticulous technique captures Simonneau's likeness with detail, highlighting his elaborate wig and refined attire. The engraving showcases the stylistic conventions of 18th-century portraiture, conveying both the sitter's status and the artist's skill.