Who painted An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress?

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress was painted by Claude Bornet in 1767.

Where can I see An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress?

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress?

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress?

Museum-quality prints of An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress

Claude Bornet , 1767

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress is a pastel drawing by the Romanticist artist Claude Bornet. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by the artist, lower right in graphite: Bornet fecit / 1767

About this work

Overview

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress is a pastel drawing created by Claude Bornet in 1767.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a mauve dress with lace trim, her hair pulled back under a cap, set against a plain background that emphasizes her face and attire.

Technique & Style

Bornet employed soft, blended colors to achieve a three-dimensional effect, particularly in the rendering of lace and fabric. The use of pastel on laid paper gives the work a textured quality.