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The image shows an engraving of a man's bust in profile, featuring his facial features, hairstyle, and attire. He has a prominent nose, slightly pronounced chin, and his eyes looking straight ahead. His hair is styled in tight curls framing his head and falling to the nape of his neck. The man wears a coat with a high collar and visible buttons. The background has a textured pattern with a circular border and a decorative bow on top. Below the image is the name "ANTOINE DE PARCELUX" and additional text related to his life and achievements.
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Antoine De Parcieux

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

artist after Charles-Nicolas Cochin I (French, 1688 - 1754)

1771

Medium
engraving over etching on laid paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 18.1 x 12.8 cm (7 1/8 x 5 1/16 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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