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Portrait of Mrs. Faber

François-Joseph Navez , 1816

Portrait of Mrs. Faber, by François-Joseph Navez, oil, 1816
Portrait of Mrs. Faber, by François-Joseph Navez, oil, 1816

Portrait of Mrs. Faber is an oil painting by François-Joseph Navez. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Portrait of Mrs.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Mrs. Faber is a 1816 oil painting by Belgian Neoclassical artist François-Joseph Navez, known for his portraits and genre scenes. The work is part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a seated woman in a dark dress with a white collar and red headband, gazing directly at the viewer with a calm expression. Her pose, with one arm resting on the chair's back and the other bent, conveys serenity.

Technique & Style

Executed in smooth, delicate oil paint brushstrokes, the portrait features a dark blue background that contrasts with the subject's attire. The artist's Neoclassical style is evident in the painting's restrained, elegant representation of the sitter.

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Artist & collection

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Artist

François-Joseph Navez

François-Joseph Navez (16 November 1787 – 12 October 1869) was a Belgian Neoclassical painter; known for his portraits and genre scenes.

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Who painted Portrait of Mrs. Faber?

Portrait of Mrs. Faber was painted by François-Joseph Navez in 1816.

Where can I see Portrait of Mrs. Faber?

Portrait of Mrs. Faber is held by Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

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