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The image is an engraved portrait of an older man in profile facing to the right. He has a prominent nose and a strong jawline, with tightly curled white hair. The man is dressed in a formal coat with large buttons and a garment featuring a ruffled collar. There are no visible objects in his hands. Around him is an ornate circular frame with a bow at the top and an inscription "Joannis Pellerin, Anno 1788, Aetatis 84" indicating his name and age. Below the frame are the words "Animo Maturus et Avvo." The background is textured with fine lines, creating depth and a formal atmosphere.
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Joseph Pellerin

Augustin de Saint-Aubin (French, 1736 - 1807)

1777

Medium
engraving over etching on laid paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
plate: 19.5 x 14.2 cm (7 11/16 x 5 9/16 in.) ; sheet: 28.4 x 21.4 cm (11 3/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of John O'Brien
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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