Marie Guillemine Benoist Self portrait, 1786
Artista: Marie-Guillemine Benoist
Siglo XVIII · Francia
Colección: Marie-Guillemine Benoist
This self-portrait by Marie-Guillemine Benoist, dated 1786, shows the artist in the act of painting, dressed in a classically inspired toga that evokes the Neoclassical style. With a serene and direct gaze at the viewer, and the attributes of her craft (brush and palette), the work asserts her professional identity and artistic skill in an era where women artists struggled for recognition. It is a significant testament to the female challenge in art and the aesthetic trends of the late 18th century.
neoclasicismo pintura retratos siglo-xviii francia
