Madame Talleyrand 1803 - 1813

"Madame Talleyrand" is a mezzotint by British artist William Dickinson, created between 1803 and 1813. This artwork depicts a woman, likely Madame Talleyrand, wife of the French diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, standing in a richly decorated interior, holding a letter. Dickinson's use of rich tones and meticulous detail creates a sense of elegance and sophistication in the portrait, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. The print is a stunning example of early 19th-century portraiture and mezzotint technique.