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Bonaparte Women

Thomas Casimir Regnault

1859

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Bonaparte Women is a 1859 by Thomas Casimir Regnault, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Thomas Casimir Regnault
When & what style?: 1859
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows four women dressed in fancy, old-fashioned clothes. The woman at the front holds a crown in her lap, while the others wear headpieces and necklaces. Their faces are calm, and the drawing is mostly in shades of gray. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on the women’s faces and outfits. The woman in the front looks like she’s the most important—maybe a queen or leader. The crown she holds is detailed, with jewels and a cross on top. The others seem to be family or close to her, all dressed to match her high status. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.