Portret van Louis Henry de Fontenay 1840 - 1842
monogrammistmduitsland
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pencil drawing
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portrait drawing
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pencil work
"Portret van Louis Henry de Fontenay" is a portrait engraving by a German artist known only as "Monogrammist M." Created between 1840 and 1842, the artwork depicts Louis Henry de Fontenay in a bust-length composition. The engraving, characterized by fine lines and meticulous detail, highlights the subject's features and clothing. This portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into 19th-century portraiture, revealing the meticulous detail and realism favored during this era.
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