Portrait de femme en robe blanche c. 1805

Louis Léopold Boilly was a French painter known for his portraits and genre scenes. This portrait, "Portrait de femme en robe blanche", painted around 1805, showcases his skilled portrayal of a woman in a simple white dress. The subject's gentle expression and delicate features, captured with soft brushstrokes, create a sense of intimacy. This work exemplifies Boilly's mastery of Neoclassical and Romantic styles, evident in the delicate details of the sitter's attire and the subtle play of light and shadow.