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Created in 1790, it is painted in oil on canvas and shows a portrait of a lady seated before a harp and reading some books. The major color of the painting is brown and in contrast, the lady in white looks like an angel. The painting gives people a peaceful feeling and is now in the collection of the
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Created in 1791, it is painted in oil on canvas, with the dimensions 76 x 50 ¾ in (193 x 128.9 cm). This work has been identified with a self-portrait that
Mademoiselle Durceux exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1791. The portrait was made around the time of the French Revolution, so to some it may
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In 1786, Ducreux first exhibited at one of Pahin de la
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seem odd that the painting depicts such a luxurious garment at a time when the population of France revolted against luxury and totalitarianism. However, the painting represents the transitional time of 1791; having the luxury of fabrics contrast the simplicity of the background.
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style in her work. The colors in her portraits were light and gentle to the eye. These portraits were also asymmetric, often having the subject pose and stare off to the side while appearing to be doing something. The following are known pieces of her work.
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