The Interior of an Atelier of a Woman Painter

The Interior of an Atelier of a Woman Painter by Marie Victoire Lemoine

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

45 7/8 x 35 in. (116.5 x 88.9 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Thorneycroft Ryle, 1957

Accession Number

57.103

Tags

EaselsArtistsPalettesPaintingInteriorsWomen

Art Historical Context

Step into the intimate world of *The Interior of an Atelier a Woman Painter*, a captivating 1789 oil on canvas Marie Victoire Lemoine. Measuring 45 7/8 x 35 inches, this work vividly depicts the cluttered yet inspiring workspace of a female artist, with easels, palettes and tools of the trade. Painted on the eve of the French Revolution it offers a rare glimpse into the private domain of women in the arts during the late Enlightenment, when such professions were still exceptional for women. Lemoine's masterful use of oil on canvas brings luminous depth and texture to the scene, highlighting t...

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