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Madame Henri François Riesener (Félicité Longrois, 1786-1847)
- Original dimensions
- 60.3 x 74.3 cm
- Museum
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Year
- 1835
Scene depicted
This pictorial work reveals the graceful figure of Félicité Longrois, wife of Henri François Riesener. The composition, both sober and refined, highlights the subtle play of light, enhancing the mystique of the scene. The delicacy of the features and the elegance of the attire evoke a respectful and admiring contemplation.
Historical context
Artwork: Madame Henri François Riesener (Félicité Longrois, 1786-1847) |BRK| Artist: Eugène Delacroix |BRK| Year: 1835 |BRK| Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art |BRK| Dimensions: 60.3 x 74.3 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
The painting of Félicité Longrois fits into the continuity of Delacroix's work, marking a period of maturity where the artist solidifies his style. In parallel, two other iconic paintings , “ Liberty Leading the People ” and “ The Massacre at Chios ”, show an evolution in his mastery of emotions and colors, while Riesener's canvas approaches an elegant and personal intimacy.
Anecdote
Delacroix, fascinated by the beauty and grace of his models, once declared: “Art should provoke emotion, like a hidden whisper in the heart of shadows.” It is this quest for sensuality that inspired this painting of Madame Henri François Riesener, captured in the light of a summer morning, a favorite of Parisian salons.