Artwork
Madame Max Jaunez
Madame Max Jaunez is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Philip de László. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre.
About this work
Overview
Philip de László’s 1911 oil portrait, titled Madame Max Jaunez, presents Jeanne de Montagnac, a French social figure married to industrialist Max Jaunez. Executed in a style linked to Impressionism, the canvas is part of the collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is shown with dark, wavy hair and a pale complexion, turned slightly to her left. She wears an off‑the‑shoulder dress with a low neckline, her right shoulder lifted, and a faint smile hints at quiet confidence. The composition emphasizes her refined features and poised demeanor.
Technique & Style
De László employs subtle chiaroscuro and layered glazing to achieve a luminous surface and a sense of depth. The muted, earthy background recedes, allowing the light on the figure’s face and dress to dominate the visual field.
History & Provenance
Born in Hungary and later naturalized as a British subject in 1914, de László was a favored portraitist among European aristocracy and royalty. This particular work entered the Kelvingrove collection, where it remains on public display.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philip Alexius László de Lombos (born Fülöp Laub; Hungarian: László Fülöp Elek; 30 April 1869 – 22 November 1937), known professionally as Philip de László, was an Anglo-Hungarian painter known particularly for his…
