Portrait of Madame Récamier 1786 - 1811

This 1811 portrait by Gilles Louis Chrétien shows Madame Récamier in profile. The image is a stipple engraving, a technique using dots to create tonal variation. Madame Récamier, a prominent figure in French society, is depicted with a simple yet elegant dress, her hair styled in fashionable curls. The circular frame isolates the subject and emphasizes her refined elegance. The artwork can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.