Who painted Portrait of Madame Tallien?

Portrait of Madame Tallien was painted by Jean-Bernard Duvivier in 1806.

Where can I see Portrait of Madame Tallien?

Portrait of Madame Tallien is held by Brooklyn Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Madame Tallien?

Portrait of Madame Tallien is associated with Neoclassicism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Madame Tallien?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Madame Tallien are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Madame Tallien

Jean-Bernard Duvivier , 1806

Portrait of Madame Tallien is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Jean-Bernard Duvivier. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Madame Tallien is an oil painting created by Jean-Bernard Duvivier in 1806. It is a representative work of the neoclassical style, characterized by its balanced composition and vivid color palette.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Madame Tallien seated on a red velvet couch, wearing a white dress and a gold headband, and holding a pearl necklace. Her elegant posture and gaze convey a sense of refinement and poise.

Technique & Style

Duvivier's neoclassical approach is evident in the painting's balanced composition and use of bright colors. The artist's attention to detail and emphasis on precise drawing result in a lifelike representation of the subject.

History & Provenance

The Portrait of Madame Tallien is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection. Jean-Bernard Duvivier, the artist, was trained in Bruges, Paris, and Italy, where he spent six years studying.

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Artist

Jean-Bernard Duvivier

Jean-Bernard Duvivier (Bruges, 1762 – Paris, 1837) was a painter and drawer of portraits and historical and religious subjects, a book illustrator and a professor at the Normal School in Paris.