Portret van Charles Marie de La Condamine by Johann Friedrich Bolt

Portret van Charles Marie de La Condamine 1827

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

personal sketchbook

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This engraving by Johann Friedrich Bolt depicts Charles Marie de La Condamine in profile, a prominent French scientist and explorer known for his contributions to geodesy and botany. Created in 1827, the portrait is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcasing the artist's meticulous detail and skill in capturing likeness. The engraving's simple composition highlights La Condamine's scholarly demeanor and emphasizes his importance as a figure of scientific enlightenment.