Madame Auguste Cuoq (Mathilde Desportes, 1827–1910)
The Met
Artist: Gustave Courbet(French, Ornans 1819–1877 La Tour-de-Peilz)
Date: ca. 1852–57
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 69 1/2 x 42 1/2 in. (176.5 x 108 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A seated woman in a black dress, green shawl, gloves, and coral jewelry, looking down
Detailed Description
A seated woman is positioned slightly to the right of the center, angled towards the left, with her head tilted downwards and to her left. Her dark hair is parted in the middle and frames her pale face. She wears a long-sleeved black dress with a white ruffled collar and cuffs. A vibrant green shawl, patterned with horizontal bands of gold and orange, is draped over her shoulders and lap. On her left arm, she wears a white glove and several strands of coral-colored beads as a bracelet. Her left hand, gloved, is raised towards her chest, holding a dark, possibly green, pendant or brooch. Her right arm rests on her lap, also adorned with a coral-colored beaded bracelet. Her ungloved right hand holds a crumpled white cloth. The voluminous black skirt of her dress extends downwards, obscuring her legs. Her feet, wearing dark shoes, rest on a rectangular green cushion with a brown base. To the left of the woman, a dark wooden table with ornate gold trim is partially visible, topped with a dark, possibly fur, garment. To the right, a dark red curtain with heavy folds hangs in the background. The overall lighting is dim, with the woman's face and hands being the most illuminated areas.
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