Brillenverkoper 1734 - 1771

"Brillenverkoper" (The Spectacle Maker) is an etching by Nicolas Gabriel Dupuis, a French artist known for his portraiture and genre scenes. The image depicts a man, possibly a spectacle maker or seller, holding up a pair of spectacles and looking directly at the viewer. This engraved work, created between 1734 and 1771, is a striking example of Dupuis's ability to capture the details and personalities of his subjects. The etching is known for its detailed depiction of the man's clothing and the glasses, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing nuanced expressions. The small size of the work, 322 mm in height and 263 mm in width, adds to its intimacy and realism.