“Portrait de Madame Edouard Hervé” is a distinguished artwork created by Alexandre Cabanel in 1884. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece represents the Academicism art movement. The portrait, measuring 102 x 75.5 cm, is housed in the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris in Paris, France. The genre of this work is a portrait.
The subject of the artwork is a woman seated gracefully, captured with meticulous attention to detail. She dons a white, off-the-shoulder dress adorned with a pink ribbon and a small bouquet of flowers, reflecting the elegance and poise typical of the era’s high society. The subtle play of light on her skin contrasts with the dark, muted background, drawing focus to her serene and composed expression. Her posture, with one arm resting on a patterned cushion and the other delicately poised, exudes an air of sophistication and calm. This stunning portrayal demonstrates Cabanel’s mastery in capturing both the physical likeness and the refined essence of his sitter.
