Angélique Kidjo Instagram – Visiting the magnificent “Joconde Noire” at the @museelouvre this morning!
“Portrait of a Black Woman.” 1800
Marie-Guilhelmine BENOIST, née DE LAVILLE-LEROULX
Paris, 1768 – Paris, 1826
Oil on canvas
The painter, a gifted pupil of J.-L. David, took a bold stance with this dark-skinned figure – an unusual, rarely taught exercise that was held in low regard. The grave expression, calm pose and bare breast give the anonymous model the nobility of an allegory – perhaps of slavery, recently abolished. | Posted on 27/Dec/2023 16:08:19
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“Portrait of a Black Woman.” 1800
Marie-Guilhelmine BENOIST, née DE LAVILLE-LEROULX
Paris, 1768 - Paris, 1826
Oil on canvas
The painter, a gifted pupil of J.-L. David, took a bold stance with this dark-skinned figure - an unusual, rarely taught exercise that was held in low regard. The grave expression, calm pose and bare breast give the anonymous model the nobility of an allegory - perhaps of slavery, recently abolished.
Angélique Kidjo Instagram – Visiting the magnificent “Joconde Noire” at the @museelouvre this morning! “Portrait of a Black Woman.” 1800 Marie-Guilhelmine BENOIST, née DE LAVILLE-LEROULX Paris, 1768 – Paris, 1826 Oil on canvas The painter, a gifted pupil of J.-L. David, took a bold stance with this dark-skinned figure – an unusual, rarely taught exercise that was held in low regard. The grave expression, calm pose and bare breast give the anonymous model the nobility of an allegory – perhaps of slavery, recently abolished.
![Angélique Kidjo Instagram - Visiting the magnificent “Joconde Noire” at the @museelouvre this morning! “Portrait of a Black Woman.” 1800 Marie-Guilhelmine BENOIST, née DE LAVILLE-LEROULX Paris, 1768 - Paris, 1826 Oil on canvas The painter, a gifted pupil of J.-L. David, took a bold stance with this dark-skinned figure - an unusual, rarely taught exercise that was held in low regard. The grave expression, calm pose and bare breast give the anonymous model the nobility of an allegory - perhaps of slavery, recently abolished.](https://www.gethucinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AngC3A9liqueKidjo20-xpz0gT419.jpg)
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