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The image shows a man standing in a distinguished pose. He displays a strong gaze, high forehead, and well-defined cheekbones. His hair is styled in a formal, powdered manner typical of the 18th century. He wears richly decorated clothing with intricate embroidery and fur trim, including a sash and lace cuffs. His right hand rests on what appears to be an architectural drawing on an ornately carved table. In the background, heavy drapery is drawn in a formal setting, possibly indicating a grand interior or stage. A curtain with tassels hangs prominently, adding to the opulent atmosphere. The overall setting exudes an air of elegance and high status.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Abel Francois Poisson, Marquis de Marigny
Johann Georg Wille after Louis Tocqué
- Medium
- engraving
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.8825
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1701 to 1725
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- German
- Table
- Costume
- Portrait
- Man
- Writing
NGA object ID 11324. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.