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Mlle Doré

François-Hubert Drouais

1761

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting Portrait

Dominant colour

Mlle Doré is a 1761 oil by François-Hubert Drouais, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: François-Hubert Drouais
When & what style?: 1761 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a young woman with a blue bonnet and a blue dress, sitting in front of a brown background. She is wearing a white ruffled collar and has a pink flower in her right hand. Her face is turned slightly to the right, and she is looking directly at the viewer. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the 18th century. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed portrait of the subject. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you can look up François-Hubert Drouais.

About the artist

Artist

François-Hubert Drouais

François-Hubert Drouais (French pronunciation: ; Paris, 14 December 1727 – Paris, 21 October 1775) was a leading French portrait painter during the latter years of Louis XV's reign.

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