522 - G. CRUSIUS (*1730) after COCHIN (*1715), Portrait of Jean-François Marmontel, Copper engraving

G. CRUSIUS (*1730) after COCHIN (*1715), Portrait of Jean-François Marmontel, Copper engraving Gottlieb Leberecht Crusius (1730 Steinpleis near Werdau - 1804 Leipzig) after Charles-Nicolas Cochin jun. (1715 Paris - 1790 ibid.): Portrait of Jean-Francois Marmontel (1723 Bort-les-Orgues - 1799 hamlet of Habloville), dramat Poet, music writer and encyclopaedist, 19th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Inscribed below with the sitter's name, signed below. Sheet comes from the Rosenthal Collection - Munich/Hilversum Date: 19th century Description: Marmontel also owes his successful career as a man of letters and poet to the philosopher Voltaire. His recommendations led him to Paris in 1745 and opened up the higher literary circles to him there. Keywords: 19th century, Biedermeier, Portraits, France, Size: Paper: 16,5 cm x 9,2 cm (6,5 x 3,6 in), Depiction: 12,6 cm x 7,3 cm (5 x 2,9 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet has discoloured due to its age and is foxed in places.