Artwork
Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edmond Aman-Jean. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
The handling reflects the period’s Symbolist sensibility, with softly blended modeling and a muted palette that emphasizes the sitter’s contemplative mood.
Executed in 1891, the portrait employs oil paint on a canvas support, measuring approximately 84.4 cm in height and 89.5 cm in width. The handling reflects the period’s Symbolist sensibility, with softly blended modeling and a muted palette that emphasizes the sitter’s contemplative mood. The brushwork remains restrained, focusing attention on the refined contours of the face and the delicate interplay of light and shadow.
The composition centers on a three-quarter view of a woman, her gaze directed slightly downward, evoking introspection. The overall condition is not documented in the cited sources, though the work’s stable provenance within the Cleveland Museum of Art suggests careful preservation.
History & Provenance
Edmond Aman-Jean created the oil painting Portrait of a Woman in 1891 within France. The work, measuring approximately 84.4 by 89.5 centimeters, depicts a woman and is classified as a portrait. The Cleveland Museum of Art currently holds the piece in its collection, cataloging it under the accession number 1972.120.
While the specific commission details and the original owner prior to the museum are not detailed in the provided records, the creation date is firmly established as 1891. The artwork remains a significant example of the artist's portraiture from the early 1890s, preserved in the Cleveland institution since at least 1972.
The painting is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is held under the inventory number 1972.120. According to the Wikidata record, the work entered the museum's holdings and is documented as being located there, with its creation attributed to 1891 in France. No specific exhibition history beyond its presence in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection is recorded in the available sources.
Overview
Edmond Aman-Jean's "Portrait of a Woman," painted in 1896 with oil, exemplifies his work within the Symbolist and Post-Impressionist movements. This painting captures a seated female figure, showcasing the artist's distinctive approach to portraiture. It is currently part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork presents a woman seated comfortably in a chair, her posture relaxed. She wears a dark dress accented by striking red gloves and subtle gold trim on the sleeves, which draw the viewer's attention. Behind her, a simple interior setting includes a wall adorned with a small framed image and a table holding a vase of flowers, providing a quiet backdrop to the figure.
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Artist
Edmond Aman-Jean (13 November 1858, Chevry-Cossigny – 25 January 1936, Paris) was a French symbolist painter, who co-founded the Salon des Tuileries in 1923.
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