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Portrait of Mrs. Faber

Portrait of Mrs. Faber is an oil painting by François-Joseph Navez. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Portrait of Mrs.
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Overview
Portrait of Mrs. Faber is a 1816 oil painting by Belgian Neoclassical artist François-Joseph Navez, known for his portraits and genre scenes. The work is part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a seated woman in a dark dress with a white collar and red headband, gazing directly at the viewer with a calm expression. Her pose, with one arm resting on the chair's back and the other bent, conveys serenity.
Technique & Style
Executed in smooth, delicate oil paint brushstrokes, the portrait features a dark blue background that contrasts with the subject's attire. The artist's Neoclassical style is evident in the painting's restrained, elegant representation of the sitter.
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Artist & collection
Artist
François-Joseph Navez (16 November 1787 – 12 October 1869) was a Belgian Neoclassical painter; known for his portraits and genre scenes.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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