Artwork
Madame Hippolyte Flandrin (Aimée Ancelot)
Madame Hippolyte Flandrin (Aimée Ancelot) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Flandrin. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This graphite drawing on paper depicts a seated woman in a simple chair, rendered in soft gray tones.
About this work
Overview
This graphite drawing on paper depicts a seated woman in a simple chair, rendered in soft gray tones. The artist, Paul Flandrin, created the portrait a few years after the sitter's husband passed away.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Aimée Ancelot, widow of Hippolyte Flandrin, Paul's brother. Her face conveys quiet strength, captured in a natural, unposed manner.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases precise graphite work, reflecting Paul Flandrin's training under Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, known for his technically accomplished pencil portraits. A false Ingres signature was later added to the drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Jean Flandrin (28 May 1811, Lyon – 8 March 1902, Paris) was a French painter. He was the younger brother of the painters Auguste Flandrin and Hippolyte Flandrin.
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