Jeanne Campan, née Genest (1752-1822)
1856
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1856
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This portrait depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a lace head covering and a brown dress with a red shawl. The background is a muted brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, possibly historical setting. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories are notable. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look up the artist Julie Hugo.
