Who painted An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress?

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress was painted by Claude Bornet in 1767.

Where can I see An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress?

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress?

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress

Claude Bornet , 1767

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress is a pastel drawing by the Romanticist artist Claude Bornet. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress is a pastel drawing created by Claude Bornet in 1767.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a mauve dress with lace trim, her hair pulled back under a cap, set against a plain background that emphasizes her face and attire.

Technique & Style

Bornet employed soft, blended colors to achieve a three-dimensional effect, particularly in the rendering of lace and fabric. The use of pastel on laid paper gives the work a textured quality.