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Portrait of Hortense de Perregaux, Duchess of Ragusa by Jean-Baptiste Isabey (French, 1767–1855)

Jean-Baptiste Isabey (French, 1767–1855) · 1818-01-01

Jean-Baptiste Isabey's *Portrait of Hortense de Perregaux, Duchess of Ragusa*, created in 1818, captures the elegance of a notable figure during the French Restoration.

This painting, housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, exemplifies the Neoclassical style with its clarity and refined depiction of the Duchess's features, from her direct gaze to the delicate pink roses in her hair.

Isabey, a renowned French artist of his time, was celebrated for his ability to convey both likeness and social standing in his portraits, particularly his miniatures. This work reflects the prevailing artistic tastes of early 19th-century France.

It offers a glimpse into aristocratic life and the enduring appeal of portraiture from this fascinating historical period.

Details

She is Hortense de Perregaux, Duchess of Ragusa.
She is Hortense de Perregaux, Duchess of Ragusa.
The artist, Jean-Baptiste Isabey, was famous for his miniatures.
The artist, Jean-Baptiste Isabey, was famous for his miniatures.
Notice her delicate veil and the soft pink roses.
Notice her delicate veil and the soft pink roses.
It now resides in The Cleveland Museum of Art.
It now resides in The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Transcript

This portrait of a Duchess dates to 1818, during the French Restoration. She is Hortense de Perregaux, Duchess of Ragusa. The artist, Jean-Baptiste Isabey, was famous for his miniatures. Notice her delicate veil and the soft pink roses. Isabey's signature and the date are subtly inscribed here. It now resides in The Cleveland Museum of Art.