The Souvenir
1787 - 1789
Jean-Baptiste Greuze captures a moment of dreamy nostalgia in this tender portrait. A young woman with windswept blonde curls and a delicate pearl necklace gazes upward, completely lost in thought, while clutching a small, fluffy spaniel that looks up at her with equal devotion. Painted during the late 18th century, Greuze was famous for his sentimental scenes that tugged at the heartstrings, and here he perfectly balances youthful innocence with a hint of melancholic longing. The soft, glowing skin tones and the loose, expressive brushwork on her white blouse show off his masterful technique.
- Technique
- Oil paint
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