"Portrait Of Georges Louis De Buffon (1707-1788) Oil Painting On Canvas From The 18th Century"
his real name is Georges-Louis Leclerc de BUFFON Naturalist mathematician biologist cosmologist philosopher biographer and popularizer of natural sciences In 1739 he was appointed steward of the king's garden he will know glory in 1749 with the publication "Histoire Nature" published in 3 volumes The French Academy opened its doors to him in 1753 and will be a member of all the great European academies This portrait deserves a good restoration as well as a frame to give it all the merit that we owe to this marvelous and talented character 21 x 25 cm for the canvas 25 x 19 cm for the medallion ...