Le tendre ressouvenir 1762 - 1763

"Le tendre ressouvenir" (The Tender Remembrance), a painting by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, depicts a young woman in a luxurious setting, her hand resting upon a sculpted bust. The painting, created between 1762 and 1763, captures a moment of sentimental reflection, likely referencing a lost loved one. The woman's delicate features and the soft, flowing drapery of her dress contribute to the artwork's emotional impact, typical of Greuze's style, known for its focus on sentimentality and moral subjects. This masterpiece is an example of the Rococo period's fascination with love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion.