Who created "Bust of a Man, in Profile to Left"?

Bust of a Man, in Profile to Left was created by Charles Nicolas Cochin II in 1776.

What medium is "Bust of a Man, in Profile to Left"?

Bust of a Man, in Profile to Left is Graphite.

Is "Bust of a Man, in Profile to Left" in the public domain?

Yes, Bust of a Man, in Profile to Left is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bust of a Man, in Profile to Left

Charles Nicolas Cochin II

1776

Medium

Graphite

Dimensions

Diameter 4 9/16 in. (11.5 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1970

Accession Number

1970.41.2

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of 18th-century French draftsmanship with *Bust of a Man, in Profile to Left* Charles Nicolas Cochin II, created in 1776 This intimate graphite drawing, measuring just 4 9/16 inches in diameter, captures a male subject in classical profile view, evoking the poised elegance of ancient cameos or medallions. Cochin II, a leading figure in Parisian art circles and a member of the Académie Royale, was renowned for his meticulous engravings and illustrations that bridged Rococo ornamentation with emerging Neoclassical clarity. Graphite, a versatile medium popularized in ...

Bust of a Man, in Profile to Left

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