Who painted A Young Woman Standing in a Park?

A Young Woman Standing in a Park was painted by Gilles-Antoine Demarteau in 1770.

Where can I see A Young Woman Standing in a Park?

A Young Woman Standing in a Park is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Young Woman Standing in a Park?

A Young Woman Standing in a Park is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

A Young Woman Standing in a Park

Gilles-Antoine Demarteau , 1770

A Young Woman Standing in a Park is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Gilles-Antoine Demarteau. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Young Woman Standing in a Park is a print created by Gilles-Antoine Demarteau around 1770 using the chalk manner technique on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a young woman in a long dress with a pink bodice and white skirt, holding a flower pot and gazing directly at the viewer, set against a backdrop of trees and bushes in a park, evoking a peaceful atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The print is executed in red and black chalk manner, with attention to detail in the woman's dress, adorned with ruffles and floral motifs, and the flower pot she holds, also decorated with flowers.

History & Provenance

The print is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.