19th Century Portrait of a Lady

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19th Century Portrait of a Lady

About the Item

Oil on canvas representing a lady of quality posing in a red evening dress in the middle of her boudoir, signed Jean-Louis Dulong (1800-1868) dated 1837. A Lady posing in a red evening dress in the middle of her boudoir, standing out against a backdrop of the landscape and heavy blue curtains. The work of rendering the materials (velvet, satin and lace) is particularly striking. To its left, a still life with flowers, and to its right, on the pedestal table which bears the signature and the date 'J.L.Dulong, 1837', an album of drawings, a box and feathers. The picture is painted during the "July Monarchy" (1830-1848) which establishes the tricolor after the white flag of the Restoration which is underlined by the blue, white, red which reigns on the table. The monarchy is constitutional, balanced, English style. It is the bourgeois social revolution. The bourgeoisie experienced considerable growth thanks to technical innovations. The members of this class actively participate in the artistic renewal by their desire to compete with the aristocracy. The government promotes businesses: in particular the creation of the rail network in France but also the development of the textile industry. It is the second phase of the industrial revolution. The bourgeoisie largely contributes to the triumph of the individual, the family and private life. Public discourse is concerned with delimiting the roles and spaces of men and women: with men managing business and the public sphere, with women managing the household and the private sphere. This portrait takes an objective look at the bourgeois woman of her time. The painter transcribes the issues and conventions of his daily life, through his clothes - a reflection of the fashion of the time and above all an attribute of appearing. Its often unproductive but always symbolic occupations (like painting) and its interior are indicative of her duty and her hostess qualities. In 1837, Victorian dress fashion began, a symbol of grandeur and luxury. In the evening we show off the wide neckline, ruffles and lace ribbons to the skirt puffed up with horsehair, flowers and jewelry in abundance.

Dimensions:
Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
Style:
Louis Philippe (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Canvas,Oiled
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1830-1839
Date of Manufacture:
1837
Condition:
old re-interlining cleaned by our restaurateur.
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5492221380672