Portret van Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon c. 1826
henrigrevedon
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photo of handprinted image
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picture layout
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photo restoration
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expressing emotion
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light coloured
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repetition of white
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white palette
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joyful generate happy emotion
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repetition of white colour
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remaining negative space
This 1826 lithograph by Henri Grevedon, a French artist known for his portraits, depicts Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, a prominent naturalist and writer of the Enlightenment. The image portrays Buffon in an oval frame, dressed in a formal, embroidered suit and a powdered wig. Grevedon's meticulous rendering captures Buffon's refined features and thoughtful gaze, highlighting his intellectual stature. The print is a testament to the enduring legacy of Buffon, whose scientific contributions continue to inspire. This work serves as a visual record of a significant figure in the history of natural science.
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