Portrait of a young woman in Louis XV period dress
Pastel on paper laid down on oval canvas
H. 68 cm; L. 54 cm (Frame: H. 102 cm; L. 71 cm)
Most certainly produced during the first half of the 19th century, this very beautiful pastel is an ode to color. The young woman's outfit, sparkling with tones and patterns, can be dated to the 1770s. especially a very decorative facet.