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Portrait of the Harpist and composer Jean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), 1782. Creator: Cochin, Charles-Nicolas, the Younger (1715-1790)
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Portrait of the Harpist and composer Jean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), 1782. Creator: Cochin, Charles-Nicolas, the Younger (1715-1790)
Portrait of the Harpist and composer Jean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), 1782. Private Collection
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This exquisite portrait, created by the renowned French graphic artist Charles-Nicolas Cochin the Younger in 1782, captures the essence of Jean-Baptiste Cardon, a harpist and composer of the late 18th century. The image, held in a private collection, showcases Cardon's refined elegance and artistic sensibility. Dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, Cardon gazes intently at the viewer with a confident and serious expression, his hands poised on the neck of his harp. The harp, an elegant and intricate instrument, is depicted in meticulous detail, its strings taut and glistening. Cochin the Younger's masterful use of lithography techniques brings the portrait to life, with delicate shading and nuanced tonality that captures the subtle textures of Cardon's clothing and the intricate details of the harp. The background is simple, allowing the subject to take center stage. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication and timeless beauty. Jean-Baptiste Cardon was a prominent figure in the musical world of his time, known for his virtuosic harp playing and innovative compositions. This portrait, created during the height of the Neoclassical period in France, reflects the artistic and cultural milieu of the time, with its focus on grace, refinement, and the celebration of individual talent. The portrait of Jean-Baptiste Cardon by Charles-Nicolas Cochin the Younger is not only a testament to the artistic prowess of both men, but also a window into the world of 18th century French music and culture.
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