Artwork

Portrait of Madame de Genlis

Portrait of Madame de Genlis, by Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, oil, 1796
Portrait of Madame de Genlis, by Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, oil, 1796

Portrait of Madame de Genlis is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Adélaïde Labille-Guiard. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1796 oil painting, Portrait of Madame de Genlis, is the work of French artist Adélaïde Labille-Guiard. It is now held by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Stéphanie Félicité Ducrest de Saint-Aubin de Genlis, shown with curly gray hair, a blue dress, and white scarf, holding a hand fan. Her attire and hairstyle convey elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Labille-Guiard's use of oil paint creates depth and texture. The subject is set against a dark background, with a green chair visible behind her, adding to the overall sense of dimensionality.

History & Provenance

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard was a member of the Royal Academy and a pioneer for women artists, being the first woman allowed to establish a teaching studio at the Louvre.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Artist

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (née Labille; 11 April 1749 – 24 April 1803), also known as Adélaïde Labille-Guiard des Vertus, was a French miniaturist and portrait painter.