Jacques Gasnier. Entrepreneur Of The King. P. 1706. By Ernou (1665-1750). Eighteenth

HST Portrait of Jacques Gasnier, Entrepreneur of Books and Books buildings of the King, 1660-1741. Married to Marie Garreau Saumur 1670-1728. 8 children whose Ambroise Gasnier of Caroy 1699/1759 merchant in Nantes with the islands. portrait by Pierre Ernou "Le Chevalier Ernou" painter of King 1665-1750, active in Angers, Paris and Lyon. He always signed the back "Knight Ernou". Romain title. This portrait, like all of Ernou, is painted in a classical rigor close to Hyacinthe Rigaud reflecting the character's personality and his social position. Pierre Ernou is present in museums and reported in successful sales. On the back of the table containing the name and surname of Jacques Gasnier written at the time of the portrait in 1706. Canvas which was coupled with a second cloth (attached) indicating (in the mid 18th) also the character's identity when the execution of the portrait and age. Portrait in very good condition and restored. gilt wood frame of the time. Chassis replaced. Dimensions: Canvas: 74.5 cm x 61 cm Above all: 89.5 cm x 75.5 cm