“Madame Belleroche” is a portrait painted by John Singer Sargent around the year 1884, employing oil on canvas as the medium. The artwork, belonging to the Realism movement, measures 55.25 x 45.72 cm and is part of a private collection.
The artwork presents a half-length portrait of Madame Belleroche, depicted against a dark and subtly textured background. The subject’s face and upper body are rendered with meticulous attention to detail, exhibiting Sargent’s mastery in capturing the subtleties of light and shadow. Her expression, marked by slightly downcast eyes and a composed demeanor, conveys a sense of introspection or subtle melancholy. The stark contrast between the lighter tones of her skin and the somber hues of her clothing and background accentuates her presence, creating a striking visual impact. The fluid brushwork and refined use of color exhibit the artist’s adeptness in conveying both the physical likeness and the psychological depth of his sitter.