Who painted Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?)?

Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?) was painted by Louis-Marin Bonnet in 1771.

Where can I see Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?)?

Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?)?

Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?) is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?)

Louis-Marin Bonnet , 1771

Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?) is a print by the Romanticist artist Louis-Marin Bonnet. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Head of a Woman (Mme.

Accession no.: 1996.6
Credit line: Dudley P. Allen Fund

About this work

Overview

Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?) is a print by Bonnet, featuring a portrait of a young woman with dark curls and a white lace cap. The work is characterized by its use of layered ink on paper to achieve a painterly effect.

Technique & Style

The print was created using three separate printing plates, with black, blue, and red inks applied in succession to produce a rich, nuanced image. The technique required precise alignment to achieve the desired coloration, and the resulting chiaroscuro effect adds depth to the portrait.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the portrait is believed to be a young woman, possibly Jean-Elisabeth Victoire, the daughter of Boucher, who married Jean-Baptiste Henri Deshays, one of Boucher's pupils. Despite the uncertainty surrounding her identity, the portrait conveys a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation.