Artwork

Portrait de famille

Portrait de famille, by Jacques Augustin Catherine Pajou, oil, 1800
Portrait de famille, by Jacques Augustin Catherine Pajou, oil, 1800

Portrait de famille is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Jacques Augustin Catherine Pajou. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Musée Marmottan Monet.

About this work

Overview

Portrait de famille is an oil painting by Jacques Augustin Catherine Pajou, dated to 1800. It is currently held at the Musée Marmottan Monet.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group gathered in a room, centered around a man in a red coat holding a book. The scene suggests a moment of discussion or learning, with a woman in white, a man in blue, and a seated woman surrounding him, accompanied by a dog on its hind legs.

Technique & Style

Pajou's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and contrast, with the interplay of light and shadow contributing to the overall mood of the scene.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Musée Marmottan Monet open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.