Who painted Madame François Buron?

Madame François Buron was painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1769.

Where can I see Madame François Buron?

Madame François Buron is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Madame François Buron?

Madame François Buron is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Madame François Buron?

Museum-quality prints of Madame François Buron are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Madame François Buron

Jacques-Louis David , 1769

Madame François Buron is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacques-Louis David. It dates from 1769 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Madame François Buron is an oil-on-canvas portrait painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1769.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the wife of François Buron, David's uncle, who was an early supporter of the artist. This familial connection lends the work a personal significance.

Technique & Style

The portrait is executed in oil paint, a medium that allows for layering and blending. The artist's use of glazing, a technique involving thin, transparent layers, likely contributed to the work's visual qualities.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David was born in Paris on 30 August 1748 into a bourgeois family; his father died in a duel when the boy was nine, and a maternal uncle guided his education.