1814
oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Dominant colour
Portrait de jeune femme is a 1814 oil by Jean-Michel Grobon, a French Romanticism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
This portrait depicts a woman with dark hair, gazing over her right shoulder. She wears a dark jacket with a white collar, set against a dark background. The woman's expression is neutral, and her hair is styled in a simple manner. The overall tone of the painting is somber, with muted colors dominating the palette. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face. To learn more about this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Jean-Michel Grobon (19 December 1770, in Lyon – 2 September 1853, in Lyon) was a French painter and engraver; primarily of landscapes and genre scenes. He is considered to be a major representative of the Lyon School.
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