Portrait of the Artist's Mother 1775

Jean-Baptiste Greuze's "Portrait of the Artist's Mother" (1775), a charcoal and white chalk drawing housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, captures the likeness of Greuze's mother with a poignant intimacy. The artist's sensitive portrayal of his mother's features, subtly highlighted with white chalk, and her simple, yet dignified attire, evoke a sense of familial devotion. This intimate portrait reflects Greuze's mastery of capturing both physical resemblance and emotional depth, a hallmark of his artistic style.