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A Seated Lady, three-quarter length, Presumably a Member of the Artist
989640 A Seated Lady, three-quarter length, Presumably a Member of the Artists Family holding a Letter in her left Hand and Resting her right Arm on the Side of a Piano, 1820 (black and white chalk heightened with white on wove paper) by Augustin, Jean-Baptiste-Jacques (1759-1832); 32.4x25.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Seated Lady, three-quarter length, Presumably a Member of the Artists Family holding a Letter in her left Hand and Resting her right Arm on the Side of a Piano. Jean-Baptiste-Jacques Augustin (1759-1852). Black and white chalk heightened with white on wove paper. Inscribed and dated 1820. 32.4 x 25.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23690098
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Arm Resting Artists Family Artists Model Augustin Communicate Communicating Direct Gaze Facial Expression Female Garment Human Role Leaning On Elbow Looking At Camera Mail Model Post Postal Service Seating Smile Using Hands Woman Alone 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Artist French French Art French Artist Interior Decoration Jean Baptiste Jacques Augustin Portrait Style Portraiture
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This black and white chalk print, titled "A Seated Lady, three-quarter length, Presumably a Member of the Artist's Family holding a Letter in her left Hand and Resting her right Arm on the Side of a Piano" showcases the exquisite talent of French artist Jean-Baptiste-Jacques Augustin. In this 19th-century portrait, we see an elegant woman seated gracefully on a chair. Her posture exudes confidence as she leans on her elbow, with one arm resting gently on the side of a piano. Dressed in fashionable attire of the time, she gazes directly at the camera with a subtle smile playing upon her lips. The artist skillfully captures not only her physical appearance but also conveys emotion through his use of shading and highlighting techniques. The fine details are brought to life as we observe every fold in her garment and every strand of hair meticulously drawn. Holding a letter delicately in her left hand, it becomes evident that this lady is engaged in communication or perhaps lost deep in thought about its contents. The composition is further enhanced by the carefully chosen interior décor surrounding her. This remarkable piece serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation from 1820s France. It offers us glimpses into the lives and emotions experienced by individuals during that era. Through this print, we can appreciate Augustin's exceptional talent for portraiture while immersing ourselves in the beauty and grace captured within this moment frozen in time.
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