Marie-Rosalie Vanloo
1764
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1764
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Marie-Rosalie Vanloo is a 1764 chalk by Louis-Marin Bonnet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a close-up portrait of a woman’s head and shoulders. Her hair is piled high in an elaborate style, with curls framing her face. The lines are soft but detailed, showing the shape of her neck and the curve of her cheek. The background is plain, putting all the focus on her expression and the texture of her hair. The print uses only black and white, with shading to show depth. The artist signed it in the corner, and the text at the bottom reads *"Dedicated to Monsieur Carle Vanloo."* This suggests the woman might be related to him, but we can’t be sure. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next. It’s the technique of using strong light and shadow to create drama.
