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Gilles Louis Chretien - Portrait de monsieur Martinel
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Gravure faisant partie de l'ensemble carg020815 : "portraits au Physionotrace" allant du numéro carg020815/001 au numéro carg020815/646
Lettre - Autour du médaillon, imprimée à l'encre noire, en dessous : "Dess.p.fouquet.gr.p.Chretien.inv.du phys. Cloître St honoré en 1790.", et, au-dessus : "Martinel Officier de la legion den Campemun de ... M.Sarde correspondant de la société philomatique." (le nom "Campenum" est une supposition, toutes les lettres ne sont pas correctement lisibles ; les points de suspension à la suite indiquent un mot illisible). \ Impression
Numéro d'inventaire - Suivant le contour du médaillon, sous la mention "Dess.p.fouquet (...)", manuscrit à l'encre noire : "G.20815/636". \ Inscription à l'encre
Portrait de monsieur Martinel. Représentation en buste, profil droit dans un médaillon sur fond noir.
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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