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La Belle Liseus: Portrait of Miss Susanna Lewis, seated
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La Belle Liseus: Portrait of Miss Susanna Lewis, seated
827597 La Belle Liseus: Portrait of Miss Susanna Lewis, seated, in the costume of a Lyonnaise peasant, (pastel) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 65.5x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Belle Liseus: Portrait of Miss Susanna Lewis, seated, in the costume of a Lyonnaise peasant. Jean-Etienne Liotard (1702-1789). Pastel. 65.5 x 50.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 22461676
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Blank Brown Hair Brunette Copy Space Copyspace Costumed Dark Hair Destitute Document Dressed Up Female Garment Girl Alone Hardship Jean étienne Jean étienne Liotard Liotard Mid 18th Century Mid Eighteenth Century Old Master Drawings Old Masters One Girl Only Opressed Outfit Pastel Pastel Drawing Social Commentary Social Issues Stage Costume Teen Teenage Girl Teenager Third Class Using Hands Ethnic Origin Lyonnaise Portrait Style Portraiture Youthful
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La Belle Liseus - Portrait of Miss Susanna Lewis, seated
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. This print captures the essence of Jean-Etienne Liotard's masterpiece, "La Belle Liseus: Portrait of Miss Susanna Lewis, seated". The pastel drawing depicts a teenage girl dressed in the traditional costume of a Lyonnaise peasant. With her brown hair cascading down her shoulders and her brunette features illuminated by soft lighting, she exudes an air of youthful innocence. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every stroke of this 18th-century portrait. The girl's attire reflects the poverty-stricken circumstances she may have faced, yet there is an undeniable elegance to her appearance. Her posture conveys both vulnerability and strength as she sits alone in the studio. Liotard skillfully captures not only Miss Susanna Lewis' physical attributes but also hints at the social issues prevalent during that era. This portrait serves as a poignant document shedding light on the destitute conditions experienced by many during this time period. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to a different world - one where clothing spoke volumes about one's status and ethnicity. Through his artistry, Liotard brings forth both beauty and hardship with equal measure. This print from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate not only the technical mastery behind Liotard's work but also invites us to ponder upon our own place within history and society.
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