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Title

M. Bachelier, Director of Customs at Lyon (M. Bachelier, Directeur des fermes de

Artist

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Physical Description

M. Bachelier is shown seated at a desk dressed in a high powdered wig and sumptous gold-embroidered velvet coat and waistcoat. Behind the figure is a rich cloth, pulled back to reveal columns. On the elaborately carved desk are papers and a writing set. M. Bachelier extends his left hand towards the viewer, suggesting that we have interepted him while writing at his des. The painting's coloring consists of rich burgundy red, green, tan and gold.

Artist Life Dates

1686-1755

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

1715

Accession Number

1968/1.76

Medium and Support

oil on canvas

relevance

rank 12.00991

Primary Keywords

curtain

figures

full-length

ink well

interiors

males, human

portrait

portraits

quill pen

quill pens

seated

wig

wigs