Augustin de Saint Aubin - Portrait Of François Fenelon
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Augustin de Saint Aubin copper etching portrait of François Fenelon, Archbishop, Duke of Cambray, Prince of the Holy Empire, Count of Cambrésis. Etching after Joseph Vivien.
François de Salignac de la Mothe Fénelon was born at Fénelon castle, in Périgord, on August 6, 1651. In 1689 he became Tutor to the Dauphin, the duke of Burgundy, grandson of Louis XIV. He was appointed archbishop of Cambrai in 1695.
Artist: Augustin de Saint-Aubin (1736-1808).
Medium: Copper etching.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm. / 12 x 8 in. (sheet); 23 x 16 cm. / 9 x 6 1/4 in. (view).
Frame: 36 x 29 cm. / 14 ¼ x 11 ½ in. Black wood, classic style.
Origin: France.