Who painted Bildnis einer jungen Dame (Marie-Madeleine Guimard ?)?

Bildnis einer jungen Dame (Marie-Madeleine Guimard ?) was painted by Jean Honoré Fragonard in 1772.

Where can I see Bildnis einer jungen Dame (Marie-Madeleine Guimard ?)?

Bildnis einer jungen Dame (Marie-Madeleine Guimard ?) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Bildnis einer jungen Dame (Marie-Madeleine Guimard ?)?

Bildnis einer jungen Dame (Marie-Madeleine Guimard ?) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Bildnis einer jungen Dame (Marie-Madeleine Guimard ?)

Jean Honoré Fragonard , 1772

Bildnis einer jungen Dame (Marie-Madeleine Guimard ?) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean Honoré Fragonard. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

This 1772 painting, attributed to Jean Honoré Fragonard, is titled 'Bildnis einer jungen Dame' (Portrait of a Young Lady). It is housed at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young woman, possibly Marie-Madeleine Guimard, wearing a white dress with a dark bodice and puffy sleeves, her hair pulled back, gazing at the viewer with a subtle smile.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of a dark background accentuates the subject, while the soft rendering of her features and attire conveys a sense of delicacy. The depiction is reminiscent of Fragonard's style, characterized by gentle, nuanced portrayals.