Artwork

Portrait of Dora of Leuchtenberg

Portrait of Dora of Leuchtenberg, by François Flameng, oil, 1898
Portrait of Dora of Leuchtenberg, by François Flameng, oil, 1898

Portrait of Dora of Leuchtenberg is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist François Flameng. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

The background of the painting is a deep red color, which provides a striking contrast to the woman's light-colored dress.

This painting shows a woman in a formal dress, standing in front of a red curtain. She is wearing a long, light-colored dress with a bow at the waist and a feathered hat. Her right hand is resting on a small table with a vase of flowers.

The woman's dress is decorated with intricate designs and patterns, and her hat is adorned with feathers and flowers. The background of the painting is a deep red color, which provides a striking contrast to the woman's light-colored dress.

The painting is a portrait of a woman, likely from the late 19th century. You might want to learn more about the artist, François Flameng.

Overview

François Flameng's Portrait of Dora of Leuchtenberg is an oil painting from 1898, exemplifying the artist's work during the late 19th century.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Dora of Leuchtenberg standing in front of a red curtain, wearing a formal, light-colored dress with a bow at the waist and a feathered hat, her right hand resting on a table with a vase of flowers.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of the Impressionist movement, with intricate designs on the woman's dress and a striking contrast between her attire and the deep red background.

History & Provenance

Created by French painter François Flameng, son of printmaker Léopold Flameng, the painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of François Flameng

Artist

François Flameng

François Léopold Flameng (6 December 1856 – 28 February 1923) was a French painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the son of printmaker Léopold Flameng who educated him.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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