Portrait of a Young Woman
1785
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1785
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Portrait of a Young Woman is a 1785 unspecified by Charles Hénard, a Rococo painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a small oval portrait of a woman with light brown curls and soft blue eyes. She wears a white dress with a ruffled collar, layered necklaces, and a red sash around her waist. Her hand rests on a dark brown fan, and the background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. The gold frame looks old and ornate, adding a fancy touch to the painting. The artist used gentle shading to make her face look smooth and lifelike. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow.
Charles Hénard (1756–1813) was a French artist, born in Bourg-en-Bresse.
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