Portret van François-René de Chateaubriand by Johann Daniel (II) Laurenz

Portret van François-René de Chateaubriand 1780 - 1832

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photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

photo restoration

light coloured

white palette

recolouration

creamy

ink colored

tonal art

remaining negative space

Johann Daniel Laurenz's *Portret van François-René de Chateaubriand* is a small-scale portrait (107 mm x 74 mm) of the renowned French writer and statesman. The engraving, created between 1780 and 1832, captures Chateaubriand's likeness with detail, showing him in a formal pose, his facial expression conveying a sense of contemplation. This engraving, along with other works by Laurenz, provides insights into the artistic and intellectual milieu of early 19th-century Europe.