Portrait of Jacques-François Desmaisons
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| Portrait of Jacques-François Desmaisons | |
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| Artist | Jacques-Louis David |
| Year | 1782 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 91.44 cm × 72.39 cm (36.00 in × 28.50 in) |
| Location | Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Buffalo, NY |
Portrait of Jacques-François Desmaisons is an oil painting created in 1782 by the French Neoclassical artist Jacques-Louis David. The work is noted for its intellectual tone and compositional clarity, and it offers a vivid portrayal of Desmaisons as a professional and Enlightenment-era figure.[1]
The painting features Jacques-François Desmaisons, a French architect and academic affiliated with the Royal Academy of Architecture. He is depicted seated at a desk, surrounded by architectural tools such as a compass, ruler, and blueprints. Books are also present on the table, including a clearly labeled volume of Palladio, referencing Andrea Palladio, the influential Renaissance architect.[2][page needed]
Provenance
The portrait was completed in 1782 and is currently housed in the Buffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly known as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery) in Buffalo, New York. It entered the museum's permanent collection in the 20th century.[1]
