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About this artwork

height 143 mm x width 93 mm

Art Historical Context

This delicate etching by Abraham Bosse captures a nobleman in profile, viewed from the left side and distinguished by his elegant hat. Created between 1620 and 1650, the small print—measuring just 143 by 93 millimeters—reflects Bosse’s mastery of the etching technique, which allowed for fine, precise lines and widespread distribution of images during the Baroque era in France. Bosse, a prominent French printmaker, frequently depicted contemporary figures and social types, offering glimpses into 17th-century fashion and manners. The subject’s attire and posture suggest a study of elite dress, ...

About the Artist

Abraham Bosse · 1602–1676

Abraham Bosse (1604–1676) was a French printmaker and theorist whose approximately 1,600 etchings provide an unparalleled visual record of 17th-century French life. Born to Huguenot parents in Tours, he trained in Paris under Melchior Tavernier and became a devoted follower of Jacques Callot's technical innovations. Bosse's meticulous etchings depicted subjects ranging from daily life and fashion ...