Portrait of François Tronchin (1757). Jean-Étienne Liotard (Swiss, 1702-1789). Pa
Portrait of François Tronchin (1757). Jean-Étienne Liotard (Swiss, 1702-1789). Pastel on parchment. Cleveland Museum of Art.The Rembrandt painting (Lady in Bed, 1645-46) depicted on the easel in this portrait is now in the National Gallery of Scotland. Liotard, a friend and advisor to Tronchin (1704-1798), was popular throughout Europe for his portraits. Working in the difficult medium of pastel, he created images that are striking for their realism, brilliant effect, and extraordinary finish. -- source link
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