Charles-René Péan (1712–1786)
Giovanni Battista Nini
(Italian, 1717–1786)
Datedated 1768
MediumTerracotta, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 7 3/4 in. (19.69 cm) (including frame)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2016
Accession number2016.2.175
CommentaryCharles-René Péan, Lord of Mosnac, was maître de la chambre des comptes and squire. In the fine modeling of the terracotta, especially in areas such as the fur collar or the hair, the Nini portrait gives an impression of luxury, befitting an accomplished middle-aged man who has attained a solid government position.
Source: Scher, Stephen K., et al. The Scher Collection of Commemorative Medals. New York and London, 2019.
Loan
Giovanni Battista Nini
dated 1769
Probably by Johann Carl Hedlinger
ca. 1756 (?)
