Portrait of the Artist

Portrait of the Artist

This artwork is a painting made by Constance Mayer in 1825. It is currently located at the musée du Louvre, Paris. The painting is 0.6 meters wide and 0.74 meters high.

The painting is a self-portrait of Constance Mayer. She is depicted against a dark background, wearing a dark dress with a white ruffled collar and a black head covering. She is holding a paintbrush in her right hand, and her left hand is resting on her arm. Her expression is serious and thoughtful, conveying a sense of quiet confidence and artistic focus.