Madame du Barry

Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet after François-Hubert Drouais

Associated Names
Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet

Artist, French, 1731 - 1797

François-Hubert Drouais

Artist After, French, 1727 - 1775

The image depicts the upper half of a person's body within an oval frame. The person is seated in a slightly turned position facing the viewer. They have delicate facial features with a smooth complexion, prominent eyebrows, and a slight smile. Their hair is styled in an 18th-century fashion, powdered and arranged in soft waves. The clothing is formal, featuring a high-collared shirt with intricate lacework and a buttoned coat with noticeable texture. The background consists of a patterned surface enclosed by a decorative oval border.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1944

  • French Prints and Drawings of the XVIIIth Century, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1944-1945, no catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q64958793

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