Madame Rivière (after Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres) (1913) by Matthew Smith

Madame Rivière (after Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres) - Matthew Smith - 1913

Artwork Information

TitleMadame Rivière (after Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres)
ArtistMatthew Smith
Date1913
Art MovementFauvism,Post-Impressionism

About Madame Rivière (after Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres)

The artwork titled “Madame Rivière (after Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres)” was created by artist Matthew Smith in the year 1913. It embodies the artistic movements of Fauvism and Post-Impressionism and falls within the genre of portraiture.

In this vibrant and expressive piece, Smith pays homage to Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres’ original depiction of Madame Rivière. The artwork presents a seated woman adorned in flowing, pastel attire that exudes elegance and poise. Her relaxed yet dignified posture, with one arm resting on a blue cushion and the other draped along her side, adds to the overall sense of serene sophistication. The use of bold colors and loose brushstrokes, characteristic of Fauvism, injects the composition with energy and modernity. A rich, red background encircles the subject, enhancing the vivid contrast and highlighting the central figure’s refined presence.

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