Is Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

What is the thematic context of Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius?

caffieri's signature busts, court commissions, comédie-française portraits, classical ideals, roman portraiture, neoclassical style, philosophical thought, social status

Portrait of Claude Adrien HelvétiusJean Jacques Caffiéri · 1772

Neoclassicism
1772
Labirinto della Masone

Jean Jacques Caffiéri (1678 – 1755)

Jean Jacques Caffiéri (1678-1755) was a leading French Rococo sculptor renowned for his exquisite bronze work, furniture mounts & portrait busts. Designer for Louis XV's court at Versailles. Explore his legacy!

Labirinto della Masone (Fontanellato, Italy)

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This bust depicts the philosopher Claude Adrien Helvétius and was commissioned by the widow to the sculptor Jean-Jacques Caffiéri. According to the tradition of representative portraits, Caffiéri granted his subject the right attitude and features to reflect his importance, from the noble bearing of the head to the look that denotes self-confidence, to the large and elegant drapery. Much appreciated for his ability in psychological rendering, the portraits of Caffiéri for the Comédie-Française earned him great fame.

About this artwork

Title: Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius
Artist: Jean Jacques Caffiéri
Year: 1772
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Labirinto della Masone
Movement: Neoclassicism
Main color: Black
Keywords: 18th century art, oxidized bronze, french art history
Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

Does the copyright of "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" by Jean Jacques Caffiéri allow reproductions?

"Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" by Jean Jacques Caffiéri, held at the Labirinto della Masone, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

What is the creation date of "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" by Jean Jacques Caffiéri?

The creation of "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" by Jean Jacques Caffiéri is dated 1772.

Who created "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius"?

"Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" is attributed to Jean Jacques Caffiéri.

How intense are the colors in "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" by Jean Jacques Caffiéri?

The color intensity of "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

What stage of Jean Jacques Caffiéri's career does "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" (1772) belong to?

The 1772 date places "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" in the Mature Period of Jean Jacques Caffiéri's development.

Toward which tone does "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" lean?

"Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" leans toward an ochre to sepia tone.

How old was Jean Jacques Caffiéri when creating "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" in 1772?

Jean Jacques Caffiéri was 94 years old when creating "Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvétius" in 1772. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1678.