Portrait of Gabriel Huquier
by PERRONNEAU, Jean-Baptiste, Pastel on blue paper, 63 x 54 cm
This early pastel by Perronneau was exhibited at the Salon of 1747.
Gabriel Huquier was a French draughtsman, engraver and merchant of prints. He executed a large number of engravings after Boucher, Watteau, Gillot, and other French masters, and he is distinguished by his deep knowledge in arts.