Who painted Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady was painted by Nanine Vallain in 1805.

Where can I see Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady is held by National Gallery of Ireland.

What movement is Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady is associated with Biedermeier.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Lady?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Lady are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Lady

Nanine Vallain , 1805

Portrait of a Lady is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Nanine Vallain. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Lady is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Nanine Vallain in 1805. It is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman in a dark dress with lace trim, holding a feather fan and wearing a simple necklace. Her attire and accessories suggest a modest yet refined elegance.

Technique & Style

Vallain's use of chiaroscuro creates depth by contrasting light and shadow, drawing attention to the subject's face and hands. The contrast between the dark dress and lighter lace trim adds to the overall visual effect.

History & Provenance

Nanine Vallain, trained under Jacques-Louis David and Joseph-Benoît Suvée, gained early recognition at the Exposition de la Jeunesse in 1785. The painting is representative of the Biedermeier movement.

Own this work as a print

Artist & collection

Artist

Nanine Vallain

Nanine Vallain (1767–1815) was a French painter active between 1785 and 1810. She was sometimes known as Jeanne-Louise Vallain or Madame Piètre. Vallain was a native of Paris, born into the family of a master…