Self-portrait
1796
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
1796
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
The painting depicts a woman with fair skin and wavy brown hair, wearing a white dress with a red sash around her waist. She is facing the viewer directly, with a neutral expression. The woman's hair is tied back with a pink ribbon, and her dress has a loose, flowing style. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this self-portrait, you might want to look up Marie-Geneviève Bouliard.
