Artwork
Marie-Rosalie Vanloo
Marie-Rosalie Vanloo is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Louis-Marin Bonnet. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Marie-Rosalie Vanloo is a print created by Louis-Marin Bonnet around 1764, executed in chalk manner on gray-brown paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a close-up portrait of a woman, possibly related to Carle Vanloo, to whom the work is dedicated. Her elaborate hairstyle and gentle expression are the focal points.
Technique & Style
The portrait utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique that leverages strong contrasts between light and dark to convey depth and volume. The artist achieved this effect through subtle shading in black and white.
History & Provenance
The print is signed by Bonnet and bears a dedication to Monsieur Carle Vanloo, suggesting a familial connection between the subject and the dedicatee.
Artist & collection
