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Portrait of Elisabeth-Sophie-Constance de Lowendhal, Countess of Turpin de Crissé, by Jean Honoré Fragonard, oil, 1790

Portrait of Elisabeth-Sophie-Constance de Lowendhal, Countess of Turpin de Crissé

Jean Honoré Fragonard

1790

oil

canvas

From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art

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Overview

Portrait of Elisabeth-Sophie-Constance de Lowendhal, Countess of Turpin de Crissé is a 1790 oil by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Rococo painting work, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean Honoré Fragonard
When & what style?
1790 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
São Paulo Museum of Art

About this work

This portrait features a woman with fair skin and light-colored hair styled in an updo. She wears a brown dress with a low neckline, and her right hand is raised near her chest. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest that the portrait was painted in the 18th century. The artist's use of oil paint and the subject's elegant appearance also support this time period. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Jean Honoré Fragonard.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean Honoré Fragonard
Artist

Jean Honoré Fragonard

Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on 5 April 1732 in Grasse, the son of a glover, and moved with his family to Paris in 1738.

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