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Portrait of the Marquise de Miramon, née, Thérèse Feuillant
Portrait of the Marquise de Miramon, née, Thérèse Feuillant is an oil painting by the Realist artist James Tissot. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. This oil painting, created in 1866, is a portrait of a high-society woman.
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Overview
This oil painting, created in 1866, is a portrait of a high-society woman. It is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Marquise de Miramon, née Thérèse Feuillant, is depicted standing formally in a lavishly decorated room, conveying an atmosphere of elegance and refinement. Her serious expression and formal posture suggest a sense of dignity and poise.
Technique & Style
The painting blends elements of realism and early Impressionism, characteristic of James Tissot's style. The artist's use of oil paint captures the intricate details of the subject's attire and surroundings, including the textures of her dress and the decorations in the room.
History & Provenance
James Tissot, born Jacques Joseph Tissot in 1836, was the son of a drapery merchant and a milliner. He developed a career that merged different artistic influences, resulting in works like this portrait.
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Artist
Jacques Joseph Tissot (French: ; 15 October 1836 – 8 August 1902), better known as James Tissot (UK: TISS-oh, US: tee-SOH), was a French painter, illustrator, and caricaturist.
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