Sujet
Portrait of Marc de Villiers, 1747. Creator: Jacques-Andre-Joseph Aved.
Légende
Portrait of Marc de Villiers, 1747. Additional Info: Jacques-André-Joseph Aved created a sense of immediacy by depicting Marc de Villiers, a high government official to the court of Louis XV, leaning slightly forward while fixing the spectator with an intense gaze. Next to him an ornate desk is covered with parliamentary and state papers. Grasping the arm of the chair as if about to rise, Villiers holds a copy of Homer's Iliad in his right hand, giving the impression that he has been interrupted while reading. By appearing in his study and in casual dress, the sitter presents himself not only as a high-ranking official but also as a gentleman scholar.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM24A63_224
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
55,1Mo (1,9Mo) / 32,9cm x 42,0cm / 3886 x 4960 (300dpi)