Portrait de Marie-Joséphine Buron (c.1769) by Jacques-Louis David

Portrait de Marie-Joséphine Buron - Jacques-Louis David - c.1769

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait de Marie-Joséphine Buron
ArtistJacques-Louis David
Datec.1769
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions66 x 55 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism
Current LocationArt Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US

About Portrait de Marie-Joséphine Buron

The artwork titled “Portrait de Marie-Joséphine Buron” is a creation of the esteemed artist Jacques-Louis David, dating circa 1769. It is an oil on canvas work, reflecting the Neoclassical art movement. The dimensions of the portrait are 66 by 55 centimeters. Depicting a genre scene of a portrait, this piece of art is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

This artwork captures the likeness of Marie-Joséphine Buron with refined detail and sensitivity characteristic of neoclassical portraiture. The subject is portrayed in a moment of introspection or perhaps scholarly thought, her hand thoughtfully placed against her forehead. The texture and pattern of her attire are rendered with meticulous care, emphasizing the silky nature of her dress adorned with stripes and detailed ruffles. The fabric contrasts against the deeper, richer tones of the book she holds, which draws the viewer’s attention to the presumed intellectual pursuits of the sitter. The design of the headdress and the simplicity of the background are in line with the understated elegance of neoclassical style. The use of light and shadow creates a subtle depth, highlighting the figure’s three-dimensionality and contributing to the contemplative mood of the portrait.

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