Portrait of Madame Saint Pol, Half-length, in a Light Blue Gown Trimmed with Blue Silk Bows and White Lace 

This pastel portrait by Jean-Étienne Liotard depicts Madame Saint Pol, a French noblewoman. The sitter is shown in a half-length pose, wearing a light blue gown adorned with blue silk bows and white lace. Liotard, known for his exquisite pastel portraits, captures the sitter's delicate features and elegant attire with remarkable precision. The pastel medium, with its soft, powdery texture, allows for subtle variations in color and tone, creating a lifelike representation of Madame Saint Pol.