Portret van Pierre-Jacques-Thomas Cochon-Duvivier 1798 - 1841

This engraving, "Portret van Pierre-Jacques-Thomas Cochon-Duvivier," was created by Ambroise Tardieu between 1798 and 1841. It depicts Pierre-Jacques-Thomas Cochon-Duvivier, a French surgeon, in a bust-length portrait. Cochon-Duvivier is shown in a dark frock coat with a white collar, and he wears a powdered wig. Tardieu's work is characterized by detailed lines and careful shading, rendering a realistic portrayal of his subject. This piece is an example of portraiture and the use of engraving to depict individuals of historical importance.