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The shading within the medallion is achieved through controlled cross-hatching, which defines the contours of the face and the texture of the wig. The background of the medallion is rendered with horizontal lines, providing a neutral field that draws attention to the sitter. The print is a formal, dignified representation, typical of the era's approach to documenting the lives of notable artists and intellectuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific impression is presented as part of a larger collection, as evidenced by the page number in the upper corner and the handwritten annotations below the plate. The annotations identify the sitter and the engraver, providing a clear provenance for the print. The clean lines and balanced composition reflect the orderly aesthetic of the period. It is a fine example of the portraiture style that dominated French print culture before the turn of the century. The work remains a useful historical document, capturing the likeness of one of the most prolific engravers of the French school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pandora-opening-the-vase-hesiod-works-and-days-john-flaxman\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePandora Opening the Vase (Hesiod, Works and Days) - John Flaxman — John Flaxman Jr.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/horace-benedict-de-saussure-charles-simon-pradier-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHorace Bénédict de Saussure - Charles Simon Pradier — Charles-Simon Pradier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Louis-Jacques Cathelin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58350408335695,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58350475641167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58350475673935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58350475706703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58350475739471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58350475772239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58350475805007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58350475837775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58350475870543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58350475903311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58350475936079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58350475968847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Jacques-Philippe-Le-Bas_Poster_CompositorV1_1785423671017.jpg?v=1785425276","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-jacques-philippe-le-bas-louis-jacques-cathelin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}