Self-portrait
1792
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
1792
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
This portrait shows a woman in a blue dress with a matching blue ribbon in her hair. She is holding a paintbrush in her right hand and has a red chair behind her left shoulder. The woman is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. Her blue dress has gold stripes and lace trim on the sleeves and neckline. The background of the painting is dark, which helps the woman stand out. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this self-portrait, look up Marie-Gabrielle Capet.
