Portrait of a girl
Jean-Baptiste Greuze was the 18th-century master of capturing childhood innocence, and this portrait is a perfect example of his sentimental style. The young girl gazes off to the side with wide, expressive eyes and cheeks flushed with a rosy, almost feverish glow. Her wild curls are tamed by a simple blue ribbon, while her white dress features a ruffled collar painted with loose, energetic strokes that contrast with her smooth skin. Greuze specialized in these 'tête d'expression' (heads of expression), aiming to evoke specific emotions and tug at the viewer's heartstrings.
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