Portret van de schrijver Pierre-Louis Ginguené 1822

"Portret van de schrijver Pierre-Louis Ginguené" (1822) is a lithograph by Julien-Léopold Boilly (1796-1874) depicting the French writer and academician Pierre-Louis Ginguené. The artwork is a bust-length portrait, showcasing Ginguené's serious expression and the details of his clothing. Boilly's use of lithographic techniques in this portrait captures the likeness of his subject with a delicate precision, highlighting Ginguené's sharp features and distinguished air. This piece serves as a visual record of a significant figure in French literature and is an example of Boilly's mastery of portraiture in the medium of lithography.