Rêverie (Portrait of Gabrielle Borreau)
1862
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1862
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a woman sitting with her head on her hand. She's lost in thought. This portrait is interesting because it's made on paper, which is unusual for oil paintings. The woman in the portrait is Gabrielle Borreau. Her expression is calm and quiet. The artist used simple colors to create a sense of calm. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist Gustave Courbet.
