Artwork
Madame La Duchesse de Mortemart
Madame La Duchesse de Mortemart is a watercolor drawing by the Baroque artist French 18th/19th Century. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. A watercolor drawing on wove paper depicts a seated woman in an elaborate setting.
About this work
Overview
A watercolor drawing on wove paper depicts a seated woman in an elaborate setting. The artwork, titled Madame La Duchesse de Mortemart, showcases the artist's use of multiple techniques and materials.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Madame La Duchesse de Mortemart, portrayed wearing an elaborate dress and hat, offering a glimpse into the attire of the time.
Technique & Style
The drawing combines watercolor with gray wash and touches of gouache over red and black chalks, demonstrating the artist's skill in layering different media to achieve a detailed representation.
Context
The artwork provides insight into the fashion and domestic environments of the era in which it was created.
Artist & collection
Artist
This watercolor artist worked in France between the 1700s and early 1800s, painting portraits with delicate gray washes and touches of red and black chalk.
