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Portrait of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore (1786-1859) (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore (1786-1859) (oil on canvas)
XIR193552 Portrait of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore (1786-1859) (oil on canvas) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12751299
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Desk Empire Line Dress Guitar Pensive Thoughtful Woman Of Letters
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This portrait captures the essence of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore, a renowned woman of letters and influential writer from the 18th century. Painted by Martin Drolling, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases her elegance and intellect in great detail. Marceline is depicted seated at an ornate desk in a beautifully decorated interior. Her empire line dress exudes sophistication and complements her graceful posture. With a pensive expression on her face, she appears lost in thought, reflecting the depth of her poetic soul. The inclusion of a guitar hints at Marceline's love for music, which often intertwined with her writing. It symbolizes the harmony between words and melodies that flowed effortlessly from her creative mind. As one gazes upon this print, they are transported back to a time when female authors were breaking barriers and making their mark on literature. Marceline Desbordes-Valmore was undoubtedly one such trailblazer who left an indelible impact through her profound poetry. Displayed proudly at Musee de la Chartreuse in Douai, France, this artwork serves as a reminder of the power women possess to shape culture and inspire generations through their literary contributions. It stands as both a tribute to Marceline's legacy and an invitation for all admirers to delve into the world she created with pen strokes as enchanting as those captured on canvas by Martin Drolling himself.
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