Who painted Portrait of Madame Jules Ricard, née Augustine Bulteau?

Portrait of Madame Jules Ricard, née Augustine Bulteau was painted by Fernand Khnopff in 1893.

Where can I see Portrait of Madame Jules Ricard, née Augustine Bulteau?

Portrait of Madame Jules Ricard, née Augustine Bulteau is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portrait of Madame Jules Ricard, née Augustine Bulteau?

Portrait of Madame Jules Ricard, née Augustine Bulteau is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Portrait of Madame Jules Ricard, née Augustine Bulteau

Fernand Khnopff , 1893

Portrait of Madame Jules Ricard, née Augustine Bulteau is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Fernand Khnopff. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2018.206
Credit line: Severance and Greta Millikin Trust

About this work

This painting shows a calm woman in a dark dress, holding a book. Her face is soft but sharp in the light. The artist used simple lines to keep her face clear.

Madame Augustine Bulteau ran salons where famous artists met. She looks smart but not stiff, like she’s pausing between pages.

You might compare this to Fernand Khnopff (Belgian, 1858–1921).

Overview

This drawing is a portrait of Madame Jules Ricard, née Augustine Bulteau, created by Fernand Khnopff. It presents a serene and introspective figure.

Subject & Meaning

Augustine Bulteau, a novelist and writer, is depicted in a moment of quiet contemplation, interrupted while reading. Her salon, a gathering place for artists like Manet and Toulouse-Lautrec, underscores her connection to the artistic community.

Technique & Style

Khnopff's use of simple lines emphasizes the clarity of Bulteau's features, while the play of light on her face adds depth to the portrait. The dark dress and calm demeanor convey a sense of understated elegance.

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Artist

Fernand Khnopff

Fernand Edmond Jean Marie Khnopff (12 September 1858 – 12 November 1921) was a Belgian symbolist painter and one of the founding members of the avant-garde group Les XX in 1883.