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’s portrait of Francesco Cairo, 18th century, etching Technique: Etching and copper engraving on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: “G. D. Campiglia del. | Ferd. Gregorj scol.” Inscribed in the lower middle of the printing plate: “FRANCESCO CAIRO detto il CAVALIER del CAIRO PITTORE.” Date: 18th century Description: The portrait depicts a young man in a three-quarter view, looking directly at the viewer. He is wearing a dark robe with a wide, light-colored collar, typical of 17th-century fashion. His hair is shoulder-length and slightly wavy. The background is kept simple. The lighting emphasizes the facial features. The expression is calm and self-assured, reflecting his self-image as an artist. Keywords: portrait; 17th century; artist; Francesco Cairo; three-quarter view; garment; collar; Baroque; self-awareness; 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), Image: 22.3 cm x 16.5 cm (8.8 x 6.5 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Paper is discolored and slightly grayish due to age. Minimal foxing. Edges and corners are smoothly trimmed. Grayish margins of the printing plate are visible. The print is intact, with well-preserved printing ink, fine lines, and clearly recognizable details. The reverse side has a brown mark in the lower center.