1839
graphite
paper
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Portrait of Madame Monnerot is a 1839 graphite by Théodore Chassériau, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This portrait depicts a woman seated in a chair, dressed in a ruffled dress and bonnet. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. A small table beside her holds a teacup and saucer. The drawing is rendered in pencil, with visible strokes and shading that add depth and texture to the image. The artist's use of pencil creates a sense of intimacy and subtlety, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's gentle features. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. The artist of this work is Théodore Chassériau.
Théodore Chassériau (French pronunciation: ; Spanish: Teodoro Chasseriau; September 20, 1819 – October 8, 1856) was a Dominican-born French Romantic painter noted for his portraits, historical and religious paintings,…
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