Louis de Silvestre 

This self-portrait by French artist Maurice Quentin de La Tour, a leading pastel artist of the Rococo era, showcases his mastery of the medium. The artist is depicted in a relaxed pose, wearing a simple yet elegant blue jacket with a turban on his head. De La Tour's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of his clothing and the subtle play of light and shadow on his face, capturing a natural yet refined likeness.