Artwork
Young Woman Standing
Young Woman Standing is a print by the Romanticist artist Horace Vernet. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman Standing is a print created by French artist Horace Vernet around 1804. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a plain dress with puffed sleeves and high collar, standing with her arms crossed. The focus is on her face and clothing, while the background is loosely rendered with trees and a wall.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a contrast between the detailed rendering of the subject's face and clothing and the rough, sketchy treatment of the background, a typical approach for preliminary studies.
History & Provenance
Horace Vernet was born in 1789 into a family of artists, being the son of painter Carle Vernet and grandson of engraver Jean-Michel Moreau.
Artist & collection
Artist
Émile Jean-Horace Vernet (French pronunciation: ; 30 June 1789 – 17 January 1863), better known as Horace Vernet, was a French painter of battles, portraits, and Orientalist subjects.
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