XJF105745 Baron Friedrich Melchior Grimm (1723-1807), engraved by Lecerf, 1769 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Carmontelle, Louis Carrogis (1717-1806) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: critic of German descent who played an important role in the spread of 18th century French culture throughout Europe; writer and patron of Parisian literary circle; supported by pension from Catherine II the Great of Russia when financially ruined;); French, out of copyright.