Portrait of Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757), Hyacinthe Rigaud, 1713
Replica of the painting made in 1702, now lost, which served as a model in 1709 for the frontispiece engraved by michel dossier (1684-1750?) for the edition of the philosopher's complete works. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: 1713. Dimensions: height: 82 cm (32.2 in); width: 65 cm (25.5 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. Collection: Fabre museum. PeinturesMuséeFabre055