Portrait of Madame Marie-Henriette Berthelot de Pléneuf
1739
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
1739
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
This portrait shows a woman in an elegant white dress with a blue shawl draped over her left shoulder. She sits with her hands resting on the shawl, which falls across her lap. The background is a muted greenish-gray color. The woman's dress is intricately detailed, with puffy sleeves and a low neckline. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a subtle expression. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of refinement and poise. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Jean-Marc Nattier.
