Download as PDF

Portrait of a lady in white

Fine Arts

Identifier2020.10.20.2.FA.PA.1832.FR

Author

Jean-Baptiste SABATIER-BLOT (French, Lassur 1801 - 1881 Paris)

Description

Miniature painting portrait of a young woman in a white ball gown, with large gigot sleeves, consisting of two layers - the outside longer layer in semi transparent organdi or gauze, and inside shorter sleeves in more opaque fabric. Wide V-neckline is trimmed with short lace border, and the tight waistline of the dress is accentuated with a salmon pink ribbon belt. The model is wearing a fashionable giraffe hairstyle with braided updo bun.

Materials

Gouache on ivory
Watercolor
Glass
Brass

Origin

1832 France

Dimensions

Width : 1 cm
Length : 9 cm
Height : 10.5 cm