Artwork
Young Girl in a Lilac Tunic
Young Girl in a Lilac Tunic is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Young Girl in a Lilac Tunic is an oil painting from 1790, attributed to the French artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze, known for his contributions to portrait, genre, and history painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a youthful female subject dressed in a lilac tunic, characterized by a restrained expression and neatly pulled-back dark hair, set against a simple, non-distracting background that emphasizes her likeness.
Technique & Style
Greuze employs a Rococo style in the work, notable for its effective use of light and shadow, which creates a sense of depth and realism, akin to the chiaroscuro technique.
History & Provenance
Young Girl in a Lilac Tunic is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection, with its creation dated to 1790, aligning with Greuze's active period within the Rococo movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French pronunciation: , 21 August 1725 – 4 March 1805) was a French painter of portraits, genre scenes, and history painting.
