Artwork
Mademoiselle Lavergne
Mademoiselle Lavergne is a print by the Romanticist artist Jean Daulle. It dates from 1763 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Notice how the light hits her face and hands—it’s almost like the artist used shading to make her look three-dimensional.
This is a black-and-white print of a woman sitting quietly, holding a piece of paper in one hand. She’s dressed in a fancy, old-fashioned gown with lace cuffs and a high collar, looking down as if reading or thinking. The background is plain and dark, so all your focus stays on her.
The print’s name tag says *Mademoiselle Lavergne*, and it’s signed by Jean Daulle, who made it in 1763. Notice how the light hits her face and hands—it’s almost like the artist used shading to make her look three-dimensional.
Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
Overview
Mademoiselle Lavergne is an 18th-century print created by Jean Daulle in 1763, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work depicts a serene female figure, identified by the print's title, engaged in a contemplative pose.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Mademoiselle Lavergne, is portrayed sitting in quiet introspection, either reading or lost in thought, as indicated by her downward gaze and the paper in her hand. Her attire, characterized by a high-collared, lace-cuffed gown, suggests a certain social standing.
Technique & Style
Daulle employed strong chiaroscuro techniques, leveraging contrasting light and dark to achieve a three-dimensional effect, notably on the subject's face and hands. The plain, dark background further emphasizes this play of light, drawing the viewer's focus entirely on Mademoiselle Lavergne.
History & Provenance
Created in 1763, the print is signed by Jean Daulle. It is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, though specific details of its acquisition history are not provided in the available information.
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