Portrait of Madame Paul Duchesne-Fournet
1890
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1890
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This portrait features a woman in a long, dark dress with a matching head covering, standing against a brown background. Her hands are covered by the dress and she is turned slightly to the left. The painting's focus is on the woman's face, which is illuminated against the darker background. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimension. The portrait is a striking example of the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of light and shadow. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the work of Jean-Jacques Henner.
