Portrait of Henri-Louis Le Kain in the role of Genghis Khan
Portrait of Henri-Louis Le Kain in the role of Genghis Khan

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Portrait of Henri-Louis Le Kain in the role of Genghis Khan,

1788

Augustin Saint-Aubin, 1736–1807; born and died Paris, France
2024-157

Information

Title
Portrait of Henri-Louis Le Kain in the role of Genghis Khan
Dates

1788

Maker
Augustin Saint-Aubin
Medium
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
plate: 41.7 × 29.8 cm (16 7/16 × 11 3/4 in.) sheet: 42 × 30.3 cm (16 9/16 × 11 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of David L. Chambers, Class of 1962, and John G. Crane
Object Number
2024-157
Place Made

Europe, France

Purchased by David L. Chambers from Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Cleveland [Works on Paper and Books Auction; Lot 496], Jun 11, 2011; gifted to Princeton University Art Museum, 2024.

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