Désirée Clary
1810
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
1810
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
This painting is a portrait of a woman with short, curly brown hair. She is wearing a dark blue dress with a white lace collar and a red shawl over her left shoulder. The background is a grayish-blue color. The woman's expression is neutral, and she is looking directly at the viewer. Her attire suggests a formal or elegant setting. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of the Neoclassical period. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up François Gérard.
