Portrait of a Seated Woman
1750
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1750
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A woman sits in a chair, one hand on her knee, the other resting on the chair back. She wears a long dress and a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes drift past us, as if lost in thought. This isn’t a stiff, formal portrait. The loose lines and relaxed pose make it feel like a quick sketch—maybe a study for a bigger painting. The woman’s expression is quiet, almost private, like we’ve caught her in a quiet moment. If you like this easy, natural style, look up other works from France, 18th century.
