Artwork
I.F.A. Brunet de Neuilly
I.F.A. Brunet de Neuilly is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles-Nicolas Cochin II. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait etching on laid paper, created by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II in 1752.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts I.F.A. Brunet de Neuilly, identified by the inscription below the image. The subject is shown in a circular frame with a decorative bow above, suggesting a formal or dignified representation.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by its detailed and polished style, typical of 18th-century portrait etchings. The use of etching allowed for intricate lines and textures, visible in the subject's curly hair and clothing.
Artist & collection
