431 - F. GREGORI (*1743) after CAMPIGLIA (*1692), Portrait of Francesco Cairo, Etching

F. GREGORI (*1743) after CAMPIGLIA (*1692), Portrait of Francesco Cairo, Etching Ferdinando Gregori (1743 Florence - 1804 ) after Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692 Lucca - after 1762 ): Artist portrait of Francesco Cairo, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching and Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "G. D. Campiglia del. | Ferd. Gregorj scol". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "FRANCESCO CAIRO detto il CAVALIER del CAIRO PITTORE". Date: 18th century Description: The portrait shows a young man in three-quarter view, looking directly at the viewer. He is wearing a dark robe with a wide, light-coloured collar, typical of 17th century fashion. His hair is shoulder-length and slightly wavy. The background is kept simple. The lighting emphasises the facial features. The expression is calm and self-confident, indicating his self-image as an artist. Keywords: portrait; 17th century; artist; Francesco Cairo; three-quarter view; garment; collar; baroque; self-consciousness; symmetry; lighting; expression; facial features; fashion; art history; expressiveness; portrayal; accuracy of detail; composition; background; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; Italy; Size: Paper: 39,7 cm x 29,9 cm (15,6 x 11,8 in), Plate: 27,4 cm x 17,9 cm (10,8 x 7 in), Depiction: 22,3 cm x 16,5 cm (8,8 x 6,5 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Paper discoloured and slightly greyish due to age. Minimal foxing. Edges and corners trimmed smooth. Margins of the printing plate greyish visible. Graphic intact, with well-preserved printing ink, fine lines and clearly recognisable details. Verso with brown impression lower centre.