Portret van Guillaume-Antoine Olivier 1820 - 1828

Ambroise Tardieu’s “Portret van Guillaume-Antoine Olivier” is an 1820-1828 engraving of the French entomologist and traveler, Guillaume-Antoine Olivier. This portrait features Olivier in a formal pose, depicted wearing an ornate jacket and standing against a cloudy sky. The engraving is framed by an oval, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. The details of Olivier's attire and expression create a sense of gravitas and intellectualism, reflecting the respect he held in the scientific community.