Who painted Portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier c. 1817?

Portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier c. 1817 was painted by François-Édouard Picot in 1817.

Where can I see Portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier c. 1817?

Portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier c. 1817 is held by Fitzwilliam Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier c. 1817?

Portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier c. 1817 is associated with Neoclassicism.

Artwork

Portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier c. 1817

François-Édouard Picot , 1817

Portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier c. 1817 is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist François-Édouard Picot. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum. This oil painting, created around 1817, is a portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created around 1817, is a portrait of Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, Mme Tiolier. It is held in the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Adélaïde-Sophie Cléret, is depicted standing on a stone balcony, wearing a high-waisted white dress. Her calm demeanor and everyday attire suggest a straightforward representation.

Technique & Style

The painting is executed in a neoclassical style, characterized by a bright and airy background that contrasts with the subject's subdued clothing. The artist's use of soft blue tones in the sky and distant landscape adds to the overall sense of serenity.

Artist & collection

Artist

François-Édouard Picot

François-Édouard Picot (French: ; 10 October 1786 – 15 March 1868) was a French painter during the July Monarchy, painting mythological, religious and historical subjects.