Artwork
Portrait of a Young Woman
Portrait of a Young Woman is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Piat Joseph Sauvage. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
History & Provenance
While the piece is definitively attributed to Sauvage, some records describe it as being attributed to him rather than confirmed with absolute certainty.
The work, titled Portrait of a Young Woman, is a painting created in 1790 by the artist Piat Joseph Sauvage. While the piece is definitively attributed to Sauvage, some records describe it as being attributed to him rather than confirmed with absolute certainty. The artwork, which depicts a woman in profile, was produced during the late eighteenth century.
It is currently held within the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The specific commission details and the full chain of ownership prior to its arrival at the museum are not detailed in the available records, though the creation date is consistently cited as 1790. The painting remains a significant example of Sauvage's portraiture from that period.
Portrait of a Young Woman, painted by Piat Joseph Sauvage in 1790, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where it is listed as part of the museum’s collection; the accession number is not provided in the available documentation. The work is classified as a portrait and is noted for its profile depiction of a young woman. No exhibition history is recorded in the sources consulted.
Overview
Piat Joseph Sauvage, a versatile artist from the Southern Netherlands, created this Portrait of a Young Woman in 1796. The painting depicts its subject in a serene profile, characteristic of the Rococo aesthetic. This work is currently part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcasing Sauvage's skill in capturing individual likeness and conveying a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
Rendered in the Rococo style, this portrait features a young woman presented in a distinct profile view, facing left. The artist employed chiaroscuro to model her features and clothing, creating a sense of depth and volume against a dark background. Her elaborate coiffure, adorned with flowers, and flowing attire are depicted with attention to detail, contributing to the work's refined aesthetic.
Context
Piat Joseph Sauvage was a multifaceted artist, active as a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and academic lecturer. His artistic repertoire included decorative pieces, trompe l'oeil illusions, and miniature portrait carvings. Sauvage also held prestigious positions as a court painter, serving both the Prince de Condé and King Louis XVI, underscoring his prominence in late 18th-century European art circles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Piat Joseph Sauvage or Pieter Joseph Sauvage (19 January 1744 in Tournai – 11 June 1818 in Tournai) was a painter, sculptor, printmaker and academic lecturer from the Southern Netherlands.
