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Bervic employs fine, controlled lines to render the textures of the subject's clothing, the lace at his neck, and the subtle contours of his face. The shading is achieved through meticulous cross-hatching, which creates a smooth transition of tones across the skin and fabric. Below the portrait, a cartouche displays the subject's name and titles, flanked by a heraldic crest. This inclusion of text and iconography provides a clear identification of the sitter, typical of official portrait prints intended for circulation among the elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBervic was highly regarded for his ability to translate the nuances of painting into the medium of engraving. His work on this portrait shows a clear understanding of light and shadow, which gives the figure a lifelike presence. The print serves as a record of the political figures of the Ancien Régime, captured just before the onset of the French Revolution. The clarity of the line work and the disciplined approach to form are characteristic of the Neoclassical style, which favoured order and restraint. This print is a fine example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by French engravers during the late eighteenth century, demonstrating a mastery of the medium that remains clear to the modern viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portret-van-charles-louis-clement-ambroise-tardieu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van Charles-Louis Clément - Ambroise Tardieu — Ambroise Tardieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/twee-gedenkpenningen-op-de-beurs-van-zocher-te-amsterdam-jan-dam-steuerwald\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwee gedenkpenningen op de Beurs van Zocher te Amsterdam - Jan Dam Steuerwald — Jan Dam Steuerwald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Clément Bervic","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645518319951,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645566882127,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645566914895,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58645566947663,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58645566980431,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58645567013199,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58645567045967,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58645567078735,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58645567111503,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58645567144271,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58645567177039,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58645567209807,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Charles-Gravier-Comte-de-Vergennes_Poster_CompositorV1_1788356554863.jpg?v=1788356936","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/charles-gravier-comte-de-vergennes-charles-clement-bervic","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}