French artist Louis Hersent was a portrait painter who reached his peak of artistic output and popularity during the Bourbon Restoration. This work demonstrates Hersent’s uncanny ability for capturing the essence of his subject, as the viewer cannot help but focus on the woman’s face and the nuanced emotions her expression seems to convey.
Portrait of a Young Lady, c.1820, Oil on Canvasafter Louis Hersent French (1777 - 1860) |
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French artist Louis Hersent was a portrait painter who reached his peak of artistic output and popularity during the Bourbon Restoration. This work demonstrates Hersent’s uncanny ability for capturing the essence of his subject, as the viewer cannot help but focus on the woman’s face and the nuanced emotions her expression seems to convey. |
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