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Gilles Louis Chretien - Portrait d'un homme, fin XVIIIème siècle/début XIXème siècle
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Gravure faisant partie de l'ensemble carg020815 : "portraits au Physionotrace" allant du numéro carg020815/001 au numéro carg020815/646
Lettre - Au recto de la feuille, dans la cuvette, juste au-dessous du médaillon, imprimée à l'encre noire : "Dess. p. fouquet . gr. p. Chrétien . inv.du physionotrace Cour st honoré à Paris", (le "st" est en exposant). \ Impression
Tampon - Au recto de la feuille, en bas à droite dans la cuvette, tampon à l'encre violette : "COLLECTION / LIESVILLE / VILLE / DE / PARIS" (Cf. Lugt suppl. 1681b). \ Impression
Numéro d'inventaire - Au recto de la feuille, en bas à droite, manuscrit à l'encre noire : "G.20815/446". \ Inscription à l'encre
Portrait d'un homme, début XVIIIème siècle/fin XIXème siècle. Représentation en buste, profil droit, dans un médaillon, portant une boucle d'oreille.
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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