Madame Ingres, née Madeleine Chapelle
1814
oil
From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
1814
oil
From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She has dark hair pulled back, and her gaze is directed straight ahead. Her attire consists of a brown dress with a square neckline and long sleeves, complemented by a light-colored shawl draped over her shoulders. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. A notable aspect of this portrait is the subtle play of light and shadow on the subject's face and clothing. The artist has skillfully employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. This technique involves using strong contrasts between light and dark to produce a powerful visual effect. The artist who created this portrait is Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.
