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Portrait of Countess Maria Walewska., by François Gérard, oil, 1812

Portrait of Countess Maria Walewska.

François Gérard

1812

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Countess Maria Walewska. is a 1812 oil by François Gérard, a Neoclassicism work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?
François Gérard
When & what style?
1812 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?
Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a black dress, standing in front of a stone staircase. She wears a gold belt and has a blue shawl draped over her arm. Her hair is styled with flowers, and she wears pearl earrings and a necklace. The woman's dress is detailed with gold accents, and her shoes are visible at the bottom of the painting. The background features a landscape with trees and a body of water. The painting is a portrait of a woman, likely a noble or aristocrat, given her attire and setting. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up François Gérard.

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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