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Jules de Vignon
Portrait of a Young Woman, 1858 – 19th Century French Oil Painting

1858

$3,610.72
£2,728.62
€3,840VAT Included
CA$5,148
A$5,307.19
CHF 3,015.50
MX$67,179.33
NOK 34,531.71
SEK 36,176.24
DKK 24,400.37

About the Item

Elegant portrait of a young woman painted in 1858 by Jules de Vignon (1815–1885), a French 19th-century painter born in Belfort and active in Paris. A pupil of Léon Cogniet at the École des Beaux-Arts, Vignon became known principally as a portrait painter and for his historical compositions. He regularly exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1833 and received a third-class medal in 1847, followed by another distinction in 1861. His works are represented in several French public collections. The young woman is portrayed seated in a graceful and natural pose, her direct and slightly melancholic gaze giving the portrait a particularly intimate presence. Her brown hair, carefully arranged in soft curls, frames her finely modelled features. She wears a deep red dress partially covered by an elegant white drapery that leaves her shoulders exposed. The striking contrast between the rich red of the dress, the luminous white fabric and the warm tones of the flesh creates a refined and harmonious composition. Her raised hand resting against her chest and the other gently placed upon the drapery reinforce the quiet elegance of the pose. The restrained background, painted in subtle shades of brown and grey and enhanced by draperies, allows the figure to stand out and focuses the viewer's attention on the sitter. The precise handling of the face, luminous flesh tones and carefully rendered fabrics demonstrate Vignon's accomplished technique as a portraitist. The painting is signed and dated “Jules de Vignon 1858” lower right. The work is presented in an impressive antique carved and gilded wood frame decorated with scrolling foliage and ornamental motifs, particularly well suited to the painting. An attractive example of mid-19th-century French portrait painting, distinguished by its elegance, refined execution and intimate portrayal of the sitter. Dimensions: Canvas: 65 × 81 cm With frame: 85 × 101 cm Medium: Oil on canvas Signature: Jules de Vignon, 1858 Period: 19th Century Style: French School Subject: Portrait / Young Woman
  • Creator:
    Jules de Vignon (1833 - 1861, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1858
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 31.89 in (81 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    French School
  • Period:
    1850-1859
  • Condition:
    Professionally restored in our atelier, the painting has been relined, cleaned, and restored. It is in excellent condition and ready to be admired for generations to come.
  • Gallery Location:
    GOUVIEUX, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2871218557822

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