Artwork
Portrait of Hortense de Perregaux, Duchess of Ragusa
Portrait of Hortense de Perregaux, Duchess of Ragusa is an unspecified portrait miniature by the Romanticist artist Jean-Baptiste Isabey. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1818 portrait miniature by Jean-Baptiste Isabey is a delicate representation of Hortense de Perregaux, Duchess of Ragusa. The work is characteristic of early 19th-century French portraiture and is held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Hortense de Perregaux, is depicted wearing a white dress and a hat adorned with pink flowers, set against a light background. Her calm expression and delicate features are the focal point of the portrait, conveying a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
Isabey's use of soft colors and refined style is typical of the portraiture of his time. The portrait miniature exemplifies the Romanticism movement's emphasis on capturing emotion and atmosphere, although Isabey's work is more subdued in its expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Baptiste Isabey (French pronunciation: ; 11 April 1767 – 18 April 1855) was a French artist during both the First Empire and the Restoration.
