Portrait of a Young Woman 1790 - 1800

"Portrait of a Young Woman" is a miniature painting on ivory created by French artist Jean Antoine Laurent between 1790 and 1800. The work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Laurent's mastery of portraiture and miniature painting. The young woman, depicted in a relaxed pose with a straw hat beside her, exudes a sense of elegance and grace, characteristic of Neoclassical portraiture. The painting's intimate scale and delicate brushwork enhance the viewer's connection with the subject, offering a glimpse into the life of a young woman during this period.