Head of a Young Woman

Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Created:
Movement:
1789
Rococo
key Notes:
Expressive innocence, Soft chiaroscuro
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Dimensions:
16 1/8 x 12 3/4 in. (41 x 32.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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Head of a Young Woman by Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725–1805) was a prominent French painter known for his genre scenes and portraits that often conveyed moral narratives. Created in 1789, Head of a Young Woman exemplifies Greuze's skill in capturing delicate expressions and the subtleties of human emotion through the medium of oil on canvas. This work reflects the artist's transition from genre painting to portraiture, a shift that occurred during the latter part of his career. Greuze's ability to render lifelike textures and his focus on the psychological depth of his subjects contributed to his reputation as a master of sentimental and expressive portraiture. The painting is significant for its demonstration of the artist's technical prowess and his influence on the development of portrait painting in the late 18th century. Greuze's works, including this piece, were instrumental in bridging the gap between the Rococo style and the emerging Neoclassical movement.

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Head of a Young Woman by Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Created in 1789, "Head of a Young Woman" by Jean-Baptiste Greuze is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing delicate expressions and the soft, naturalistic style characteristic of the late Rococo period. The artwork is noted for its detailed rendering of the subject's youthful features and is part of the collection at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Head of a Young Woman