In 1784, the comte d'Angiviller, general director of the Bâtiments du Roi acquired these resources for painter's models at the manufactory of Sèvres porcelain, so that Desportes' influence in the iconography of French arts extended almost throughout the century.
In 1784, the comte d'Angiviller, director of the royal workshops, procured these resources for use as painter's models at the Sèvres porcelain manufactory. This ensured Desportes' influence in the visual representation of French art remained prominent throughout the 18th century.