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Portrait of Marie-Louise, Duchess of Parma, by François Gérard, 1812

Portrait of Marie-Louise, Duchess of Parma

François Gérard

1812

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Marie-Louise, Duchess of Parma is a 1812 by François Gérard, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
François Gérard
When & what style?
1812 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, likely from the early 19th century. She is depicted wearing a dark dress with a high neckline and a white ruffled collar. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she has a neutral expression on her face. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest that she is a member of the upper class or nobility. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting, with the woman's face and clothing standing out against a muted background. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of François Gérard
Artist

François Gérard

François Pascal Simon Gérard (French pronunciation: , 4 May 1770 – 11 January 1837), titled as Baron Gérard in 1809, was a French painter.

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