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Portrait of count of Buffon, oil on canvas, 1761
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Portrait of count of Buffon, oil on canvas, 1761
7143750 Portrait of count of Buffon, oil on canvas, 1761 by Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-75); (add.info.: Portrait of count of Buffon, oil on canvas, 1761. Artist : FranAzois-Hubert Drouais. Buffon museum, Montbard, CA┼¢te d or department, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Franche-ComtA©. France); Photo eFrank Buffetrille; French, out of copyright
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of Count Buffon" is a stunning oil on canvas masterpiece created by François-Hubert Drouais in 1761. The painting, housed in the Buffon Museum located in Montbard, Burgundy, France, showcases the remarkable talent and artistic finesse of Drouais. Count Buffon himself was an influential figure during the 18th century. George Louis Leclerc de Buffon (1707-1788) was not only a renowned naturalist and biologist but also a writer and mathematician. This portrait captures his intellectual prowess as well as his noble stature. Dressed impeccably in fashionable attire of the time, Count Buffon exudes elegance and sophistication. The artist skillfully portrays his subject's dignified presence with meticulous attention to detail. Every brushstroke brings out the nobility that defined this era. The painting reflects more than just fashion or aesthetics; it symbolizes the Age of Enlightenment and Reason that swept through Europe during this period. Count Buffon's contribution to science and literature made him an esteemed member of society. As we gaze upon this extraordinary artwork, we are transported back to a time when intellectuality merged seamlessly with elegance. It serves as a reminder of how art can capture not only physical appearances but also the essence of an entire epoch - one filled with knowledge-seeking minds like Count Buffon who shaped our understanding of biology and natural history forever.
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