Tournelle, called Dublin (1761-1820)

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture and Feminine Identity.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Tournelle, called Dublin" (1761-1820) is a notable work by Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, a prominent French portraitist known for her contributions to the representation of women in art and her role in the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. The painting exemplifies Labille-Guiard's mastery of color and light, as well as her ability to convey the individuality and character of her subjects, reflecting the broader cultural shifts in France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Description of the work:

"Tournelle, called Dublin (1761-1820)" by Adélaïde Labille-Guiard is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery of color and texture, featuring a subject rendered with meticulous attention to detail and a soft, naturalistic palette. The composition is characterized by a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the three-dimensionality of the figure while the background remains subtly subdued, allowing the subject to command the viewer's focus.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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