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Adéle Mouton, épouse de l'artiste, en robe bleue, by Paul Borel, unspecified, 1858

Adéle Mouton, épouse de l'artiste, en robe bleue

Paul Borel

1858

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

Dominant colour

Overview

Adéle Mouton, épouse de l'artiste, en robe bleue is a 1858 unspecified by Paul Borel, a Realism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Who painted this?
Paul Borel
When & what style?
1858 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

About this work

The painting depicts a woman sitting in a chair, her hands clasped together in front of her. She is dressed in a blue and brown dress with lace sleeves, and a fur shawl is draped over her shoulders. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's features. The woman's expression is serious, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Borel
Artist

Paul Borel

André Marie Paul Borel (12 February 1828, Lyon - 26 January 1913, Lyon) was a French painter and engraver; specializing in historical and religious scenes.

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