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Porträt der Julie Clary (1771-1845), by François Gérard, unspecified, 1850

Porträt der Julie Clary (1771-1845)

François Gérard

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Château de Malmaison

Dominant colour

Overview

Porträt der Julie Clary (1771-1845) is a 1850 unspecified by François Gérard, held at Château de Malmaison.

Who painted this?
François Gérard
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Château de Malmaison

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman with dark, curly hair adorned with a white flower. She wears a red corset over a white, puffy-sleeved dress, complemented by a pearl necklace and earrings. The background features a wooden wall and a window with a view of trees and a cloudy sky. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, elegant setting. The painting's use of color and composition draws attention to the woman's face and upper body. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the concept of sfumato.

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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