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Sweet Melancholy, 1756 (oil on canvas)
500220 Sweet Melancholy, 1756 (oil on canvas)
by Vien, Joseph-Marie, the Elder (1716-1809); 86.4x76.2 (framed) 68x55 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The chair, brazier, table, and the setting all show Viens interest in bringing archaeological accuracy to
a new level of precision. Yet his delicate handling and graceful palette derive squarely from 18th-century French painting. The gesture of the melancholic figure, with her head on her hand, has roots going back to the Renaissance. Nonetheless, the painting has a wistful rather than tragic tone. Indeed, images of women in interiors, contemplating a letter with longing or sadness, derive from earlier Dutch paintings of daily life, here transformed into an ancient context.); Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22911626
© Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund / Bridgeman Images
Incense Pensive Thoughtful Yellow Yellow Dress Allegorical Sadness
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The print titled "Sweet Melancholy, 1756" captures a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting by Joseph-Marie Vien, the Elder. Displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this artwork showcases Viens' meticulous attention to archaeological accuracy and his delicate yet graceful palette influenced by 18th-century French painting. In this piece, a melancholic figure is depicted seated in an ancient setting. With her head resting on her hand, she exudes a wistful rather than tragic tone. This gesture traces its roots back to the Renaissance period. The woman's contemplation of a letter with longing or sadness draws inspiration from earlier Dutch paintings depicting daily life. The composition is further enhanced by the inclusion of various elements such as a chair, brazier, and table that exemplify Viens' commitment to precision. The woman's traditional costume adds an allegorical touch while showcasing the artist's mastery of classical portraiture. Dressed in a vibrant yellow gown that stands out against the subdued background colors, the figure evokes both thoughtfulness and pensive emotions. The use of color throughout the painting adds depth and richness to this scene from the 18th century. This print allows viewers to appreciate Vien's artistic brilliance while also providing insight into historical influences and artistic techniques employed during that era.
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