Portrait of the Baroness Chassériau 1846

"Portrait of the Baroness Chassériau" is a pencil drawing created by Théodore Chassériau in 1846. It depicts the Baroness Chassériau, likely a member of the artist's family or a close acquaintance, in a seated pose, her gaze directed towards the viewer. The artist utilizes delicate lines and subtle shading to render the sitter's features and the folds of her clothing, capturing a sense of both realism and elegance in this intimate portrait. The drawing is a fine example of Chassériau's skill in capturing likeness and expressing personality through the medium of pencil on paper.