Artwork
Portrait of Constance Pipelet
Portrait of Constance Pipelet is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Jean Baptiste François Désoria. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 31233
- Credit line
- Simeon B. Williams Fund
About this work
Overview
This oil on canvas painting, Portrait of Constance Pipelet, is a representation of a woman from the late 18th century. It is an example of Neoclassical portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Constance Pipelet, was a poet, librettist, and feminist who hosted a salon in Paris. Her attire and the composition of the painting reflect the cultural and artistic values of the time, including the influence of ancient styles and the egalitarian ideals of the French Republic.
Technique & Style
The painting features a figure set against a bright blue sky, with a simple white dress that exemplifies the fashion of the 1790s. The composition, with the figure parallel to the picture plane, is reminiscent of antique relief sculpture, highlighting the artist's use of classical influences.
Context
Created in the aftermath of the French Revolution, the painting embodies the Neoclassical style prevalent among artists associated with Jacques-Louis David. The simplicity of the subject's dress and the overall composition reflect the cultural and artistic ideals of the period.
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Artist
Jean Baptiste François Désoria
Jean Baptiste François Désoria (1758–1832) was a French artist.
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