Presumed portrait of Françoise de Graffigny (1695-1758)
Victorine-Angélique-Amélie Rumilly
1836
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Victorine-Angélique-Amélie Rumilly
1836
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This portrait painting depicts a woman with a gentle smile, wearing a black headscarf with white lace trim and a red cloak over a dark dress. The background is a warm brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal or elegant setting, possibly from the 18th or early 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint creates a rich, textured effect. The subject of this painting is believed to be Françoise de Graffigny, a French writer and salonnière. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Victorine-Angélique-Amélie Rumilly.
