Artwork
Portrait of a Girl
Portrait of a Girl is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Nicolas Bernard Lépicié. It dates from 1769 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
'Portrait of a Girl' is a Rococo oil painting created by French artist Nicolas Bernard Lépicié around 1769. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young woman with light brown hair, wearing a simple white collar and light blue dress. The dark background emphasizes her face, creating a sense of intimacy.
Technique & Style
Lépicié's use of chiaroscuro, with gentle shadows under the subject's cheekbones and around her eyes, creates a soft, realistic effect. The smooth, yet not flawless, brushstrokes contribute to the portrait's quiet, lifelike quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas Bernard Lépicié (16 June 1735 – 15 September 1784) was a French painter and teacher of painting, the son of two well-known engravers at the time, François-Bernard Lépicié and Renée-Élisabeth Marlié.
