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French School, 18th Century
Lot 348

French School, 18th Century

Portrait of an artist, possibly Joseph-Marie Vien (1716-1809), holding a portfolio and stylus, bust-length

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French School, 18th Century
Portrait of an artist, possibly Joseph-Marie Vien (1716-1809), holding a portfolio and stylus, bust-length
oil on canvas
23 ½ x 19 ¾ in. (59.5 x 50.1 cm.)

Private collection, Switzerland, where acquired by the present owner.

Specialist note

The sitter's features in this painting are similar to those found in Alexander Roslin's 1757 portrait of Joseph-Marie Vien (Palace of Versailles, Versailles).