Who painted Madame Grobon mère du peintre?

Madame Grobon mère du peintre was painted by Jean-Michel Grobon in 1798.

Where can I see Madame Grobon mère du peintre?

Madame Grobon mère du peintre is held by Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

What movement is Madame Grobon mère du peintre?

Madame Grobon mère du peintre is associated with Neoclassicism.

Artwork

Madame Grobon mère du peintre

Jean-Michel Grobon , 1798

Madame Grobon mère du peintre is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Jean-Michel Grobon. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

Overview

Jean‑Michel Grobon executed the oil portrait titled *Madame Grobon mère du peintre* in 1798. The canvas presents the artist’s mother, rendered in a restrained neoclassical idiom characteristic of the Lyon School, where Groban was a prominent figure. The work is part of the collection of the Musée des Beaux‑Arts de Lyon.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is shown in a white dress and hat, holding an open book, suggesting literacy and a comfortable social standing. Her calm demeanor and the intimate pose convey a respectful homage from son to mother, emphasizing familial affection within the conventions of late‑eighteenth‑century portraiture.

Technique & Style

Grobon employs chiaroscuro, setting the figure against a deep, muted background that heightens the contrast between light and shadow. The subtle modeling of flesh and fabric, together with the restrained palette, reflects the neoclassical emphasis on clarity, order, and modest elegance.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the portrait has remained in Lyon, eventually entering the Musée des Beaux‑Arts de Lyon’s holdings. Its presence in the museum underscores Grobon’s lasting association with the city’s artistic institutions and the regional school he helped shape.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jean-Michel Grobon

Jean-Michel Grobon (19 December 1770, in Lyon – 2 September 1853, in Lyon) was a French painter and engraver; primarily of landscapes and genre scenes. He is considered to be a major representative of the Lyon School.