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Portrait of Joseph Bouër
Jean-Etienne Liotard, 1746
This portrait of Joseph Bouër is the pendant of likeness of his wife Catherine Bégon. Bouër was a successful Genevan banker engaged in trade with Italy. The hand-in-waistcoat pose was in fashion in the 18th century, most notably with Napoleon and Mozart, among others. In the course of the 19th century other poses became popular, such as a hand on waist.
- Artwork typedrawing, pastel
- Object numberSK-A-232
- Dimensionsheight 62.6 cm x width 49 cm, weight 8.8 kg
- Physical characteristicspastel on vellum