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Jean Fouquet - Gilles Louis Chretien - Portrait de Madame Brulley
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Mme Brulley (Inscribed title)
Gravure faisant partie de l'ensemble carg020815 : "portraits au Physionotrace" allant du numéro carg020815/001 au numéro carg020815/646
Inscription concernant le titre - Au recto de la feuille, en bas, manuscrit au crayon : "Mme Brulley" \ Inscription au crayon
Lettre - Au recto de la feuille, dans la cuvette et juste au-dessous du médaillon, imprimée à l'encre noire: "Dess. p. fouquet . gr. p. Chrétien inv. du physionotrace . Cloître st honoré à Paris en 1793." \ Impression
Tampon - Au recto de la feuille, à droite en bas dans la cuvette, tampon à l'encre rouge : "VILLE / DE / PARIS" (Cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c) \ Inscription à l'encre
Numéro d'inventaire - Au recto de la feuille, en bas à droite, manuscrit à l'encre noire : "G.20815 59" ("59" est en exposant et souligné). \ Inscription à l'encre
Portrait de Madame Brulley. Représentation en buste, profil gauche dans un médaillon. Elle a des bijoux (boucle d'oreille) et un ruban dans la coiffure.
Born in Paris, Chretien began his career as a cellist, playing in various orchestras throughout the city. However, he is perhaps best known for his work as an engraver, particularly in the field of optics. Chretien's most significant contribution to optics was the invention of the anamorphic lens, which allowed the projection of distorted images that could be corrected by viewing them through a special cylindrical mirror. This technology was used in the development of early cinema, and Chretien's name is still associated with the anamorphic format used in modern films. In addition to his work in optics, Chretien also produced a number of engravings and illustrations, including portraits and scenes from classical mythology. He died in Paris in 1811 at the age of 57.
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