1792
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The Artist's Daughter, Marie-Nicole Vestier is a 1792 oil by Antoine Vestier, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting depicts a young woman, likely the artist's daughter, Marie-Nicole Vestier, seated in a chair. She is dressed in a white and pink dress with puffy sleeves and a blue ribbon in her hair. The background is dark, with a hint of a curtain or drapery behind her. The woman's face is turned slightly to her right, and she appears to be looking directly at the viewer. Her expression is calm and serene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The artist's attention to detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation in the painting. For more on the technique used in this painting, look up chiaroscuro.
Antoine Vestier (French pronunciation: ; 1740 – 24 December 1824) was a French miniaturist and painter of portraits, born at Avallon in Burgundy, who trained in the atelier of Jean-Baptiste Pierre.
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