The Interior of an Atelier of a Woman Painter
The Met
Artist: Marie Victoire Lemoine(French, Paris 1754–1820 Paris)
Date: 1789
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 45 7/8 x 35 in. (116.5 x 88.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Thorneycroft Ryle, 1957
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two women in an interior, one standing with a palette, the other seated and drawing
Detailed Description
The interior scene depicts two women engaged in artistic activities. A woman stands prominently in the center-right, facing slightly left with her head turned towards the viewer. She has light brown, curly hair partially covered by a white, ruffled cap. She wears a flowing white dress with short, puffed sleeves adorned with light blue ribbons, and a wide reddish-orange sash around her waist. Her right arm rests on a dark, draped surface, and she holds a long, thin brush in her right hand, while her left hand holds a wooden artist's palette with various dabs of paint. Her gaze is directed forward. To her left and slightly in front, a second woman is seated on the floor, facing right and looking down at a large, light blue-green book or portfolio open on her lap. She has dark hair tied back with a blue ribbon and wears a long, flowing brown dress with white lace trim at the cuffs and neckline. Her left hand holds the book open, and her right hand holds a drawing implement, sketching on the page. The background features a dark wall. To the left, a table covered with a dark blue cloth with a patterned border holds a clear glass vase with white and purple flowers, and a basket of colorful flowers. To the right, a tall easel supports a large canvas with an unfinished sketch of a figure. Behind the easel, a dark green upholstered chair is visible. A tall, narrow window with a light-colored curtain is in the upper right. The floor is covered by a dark rug with a repeating floral pattern in shades of green and pink.
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