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Gilles Louis Chretien - Portrait d'une femme, fin XVIIIème siècle/début XIXème siècle
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Lettre - Au recto de la feuille, en bas juste au-dessous du médaillon, imprimée à l'encre noire : "Dess. p. fournier . gr. p. Chretien inv. duphysionotrace rüe honoré vis-à-vis l'oratoire Nºs 45 et 133 . à Paris". \ Impression
Tampon - Au recto de la feuille, en bas à droite, tampon à l'encre bleue : "CARNAVALET" (Cf. Lugt suppl. 432d). \ Impression
Numéro d'inventaire - Au verso de la feuille, en bas à gauche, manuscrit à l'encre noire : "G.20884". \ Inscription à l'encre
Inscription concernant le titre - Au recto de la feuille, en haut dans la cuvette, au-dessus du médaillon, imprimée à l'encre noire : "AEtatis 24. Anno 1791.". \ impression
Portrait d'une femme, début XVIIIème siècle/fin XIXème siècle. Représentation en buste, profil droit, dans un médaillon, portant un peigne dans les cheveux.
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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