Neoclassicism
1800
Portrait of Madame Récamier
Original title: Madame Récamier
Jacques-Louis David
Museum Provenance & Technical Data
Medium / Support:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
174 cm × 244 cm
Date of Creation:
1800
Scan Resolution:
3 943 × 5 000 px
Archive File Size:
3.2 MB
Permanent Collection:
Musée du Louvre, Paris, France
Historical Narrative
The Parisian salon socialite Juliette Récamier reclines barefoot in an empire-style white dress on a classical chaise longue.
Visual & Curatorial Analysis
"Left intentionally unfinished by David, celebrated for its severe neoclassical minimalism, delicate line work, and quiet elegance."
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