Young Woman with a Turban
David, Jacques-Louis
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Alternative Titles
Madame Dugazon as Andromache
Jeune femme au turban
Description
Known as a tête d'expression or "Expressive Head," this painting represents an essential part of the academic training of history painters-artists who specialized in religious, mythological, or historical subjects. In 1760 such exercises became standard at the École des Beaux-Arts (School of Fine Arts) in Paris. Focusing on the relationship between morality and beauty, the goal of a history painter is not only to present viewers a pleasing image, but also to elevate their moral standards by representing the emotions of the soul. (The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, webpage; 9/7/2004) full view, (Mme Dugazon as Andromache)
Type of Work
Oil painting; PortraitSubject
Women -- Portraits, Turbans, Andromache (Legendary character), Academic art, Portraits, French, Painting, French
Rights
Rights Statement
Licensed for educational and research use by the MIT community only
Item is Part of
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