Artwork
Portrait de famille

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
Artist
Jacques Augustin Catherine Pajou
Jacques Augustin Catherine Pajou (1766–1828) was an artist, born in Paris.













