Who painted Madame Saint-Ange Chevrier?

Madame Saint-Ange Chevrier was painted by Louis-Léopold Boilly in 1807.

Where can I see Madame Saint-Ange Chevrier?

Madame Saint-Ange Chevrier is held by Nationalmuseum.

What movement is Madame Saint-Ange Chevrier?

Madame Saint-Ange Chevrier is associated with Neoclassicism.

Artwork

Madame Saint-Ange Chevrier

Louis-Léopold Boilly , 1807

Madame Saint-Ange Chevrier is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Louis-Léopold Boilly. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Louis-Léopold Boilly’s 1807 oil portrait, titled Madame Saint‑Ange Chevrier, presents a seated woman against a gentle landscape. The work is part of the collection of Sweden’s Nationalmuseum, where it is displayed among the museum’s holdings of early‑19th‑century French painting.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter rests on a tree trunk, dressed in a white gown edged with red trim, a red ribbon cinching her waist, and a yellow bonnet held in her hands. A red shawl lies beside her, while the surrounding hills and sky convey a calm, pastoral atmosphere that underscores the portrait’s quiet dignity.

Technique & Style

Boilly employs a restrained palette, juxtaposing the bright whites and reds of the figure with the muted greens and blues of the background. The brushwork is smooth and precise, rendering the fabrics and foliage with a clarity that reflects the artist’s skill in balancing detail with overall compositional harmony.

History & Provenance

Created in 1807, the painting entered the Nationalmuseum’s collection at an unspecified date, becoming a representative example of Boilly’s portraiture during the Napoleonic era. Its provenance traces back to the original commission for Madame Saint‑Ange Chevrier, though further ownership details remain limited.

Artist & collection

Artist

Louis-Léopold Boilly

Louis-Léopold Boilly was a French painter and draftsman. A creator of popular portrait paintings, he also produced a vast number of genre paintings documenting French middle-class social life. His life and work spanned…