Self-portrait
1865
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1865
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting is a self-portrait of a woman with dark hair pulled back. She is wearing a dark dress with a lace collar. The background is a dark color. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting. Her expression is serious, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich and vibrant texture. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. This technique is often used to create a sense of drama or tension, but in this case, it is used to create a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation.
![Flore Gisclon, wife François-Auguste Biard [formerly identified as Léonie Thévenot d'Aunet]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/9743e0897d3e5947/thumb.webp)
