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Portrait of Alexandrine Emilie Brongniart, 1795 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Alexandrine Emilie Brongniart, 1795 (oil on canvas)
3366983 Portrait of Alexandrine Emilie Brongniart, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 49.5x38.1 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: The model is the fourteen-year-old Emilie Brongniarta'daughter of Gerards most important patrona'to whom he was giving drawing lessons. ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 18260415
© Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA / Bridgeman Images
Chemise Curls Empire Line Eyes Facing French Revolutionary Napoleonic Staring Textures
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of Alexandrine Emilie Brongniart" captures the essence of a young girl in 18th-century France. Painted by François Pascal Simon Gérard in 1795, this oil on canvas print showcases the delicate features and innocence of Alexandrine Emilie Brongniart. At just fourteen years old, Alexandrine was not only the model for this piece but also Gerard's most important patron's daughter. The artist was known to give her drawing lessons, which adds an intriguing layer to their relationship portrayed here. The painting depicts Alexandrine with a gaze that seems to penetrate one's soul. Her head and shoulders are elegantly framed within the composition, emphasizing her youthful beauty. Adorned with a necklace and dressed in an empire-line chemise dress popular during the Napoleonic era, she embodies Parisian society at its finest. Gérard masterfully captures every detail - from the intricate textures of her clothing to the perfectly styled curls cascading down her shoulders. The intensity of her eyes draws viewers into a world where French revolutionary ideals were taking hold. Now housed at Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT, USA, this artwork serves as a testament to Gérard's skill as well as an exquisite representation of French portraiture during this period. It invites us to reflect upon both historical context and timeless beauty captured on canvas.
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