Title: Portrait of a Young Lady

Artist: Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725–1805)
Date: Circa 1800
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions:

• Canvas: 8" × 6 1/4"
• Framed: 13 1/2" × 11 3/4"
  Signature: Unsigned
  Condition: Overall good
  Provenance: The Count of Povoa Collection – Quinta Da Serra, Portugal

Description:

This delicate oil on canvas portrait, attributed to Jean-Baptiste Greuze, captures a young lady with a soft, contemplative expression. Greuze, a renowned French Rococo and Neoclassical painter, was celebrated for his sensitive and detailed renderings of youth and beauty. The subject's rosy complexion, luminous eyes, and flowing hair are painted with subtle tonal variations, emphasizing her innocence and grace.

The portrait is unsigned, but its composition and execution bear Greuze’s characteristic style, known for its sentimental realism and masterful use of light and shadow. The fine brushwork and delicate handling of textures—especially in the hair and fabric—reflect the artist’s influence.

Provenance & Historical Context:

The painting was part of The Count of Povoa Collection, housed in Quinta Da Serra, Portugal, suggesting a history of aristocratic ownership. Greuze’s works were highly sought after in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly among European nobility.