Magdaleine Pinceloup de la Grange, née de Parseval
1747
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1747
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The painting depicts a woman holding a cat, both facing left. The woman has dark, curly hair and wears a white dress with blue trim and a black choker adorned with pearls. The cat is gray with yellow eyes and a collar with bells. The woman's expression is neutral, and the cat appears calm. The background of the painting is a muted greenish-brown color. This portrait showcases the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human and animal expressions. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his works.
