Portrait of Charlotte Aglaé d'Orléans
1720
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1720
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting depicts a young woman sitting in a chair, holding a small golden cup in her right hand. She is dressed in a white dress with a blue shawl draped over her shoulders and a floral garland around her neck. Her dark hair is adorned with flowers, and she wears a serious expression. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly a royal court. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail create a lifelike image. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of glazing.
