Jean-Baptiste Greuze (after) Young Girl with a White Bonnet, oil on canvas, circa 1850-1880
 
Considered as a reworking or a study, this beautiful painting is similar to two works by Greuze: Portrait of a Young Girl, kept at the Bowes Museum and Portrait of a Little Girl in a White Bonnet, kept at the Cognacq-Jay Museum.
 
A charming, tender portrait of a young girl in a white bonnet in a pensive pose.
 
Dimensions:
Frameless Height 45,5 cm – Length 37 cm.
With frame Height 60 cm – Length 53 cm.
 
Conditions:
In good condition, our painting is offered in a beautiful carved and gilded wooden frame.
We present this painting after a professional cleaning, two small old restorations are to be noted.
 
Biography :
Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725–1805): The Master of Sentiment and Gendered Scene
Born in Tournus in Burgundy, Jean-Baptiste Greuze established himself as one of the most emblematic painters of the XVIII18th century, famous for his moral scenes and emotionally charged portraits. Trained in Lyon before settling in Paris, he quickly distinguished himself by his talent for capturing human expressions and intimate narratives, moving away from the grand historical or mythological subjects then in vogue. His style, marked by a touching realism and a rare psychological sensitivity, earned him the admiration of the public and the patronage of influential collectors, including the renowned Denis Diderot, who saw him as a "philosopher-painter".
 
Greuze excelled in depicting everyday life, transforming simple scenes—a mother teaching her child, a father blessing his family—into paintings imbued with morality and poetry. His works, such as The Village Betrothal and Filial Piety, became icons of sentimental painting, blending technical virtuosity with narrative depth. Although his academic ambitions sometimes clashed with the conventions of the time, his genius lay in his ability to humanize art, making him a precursor of Romanticism.
 
Renowned for his masterful use of light and detail, Greuze had a lasting influence on European painting. Despite financial difficulties at the end of his career, his legacy endures, celebrated for its authenticity and its ability to touch the soul through seemingly ordinary scenes. Today, his canvases, exhibited in the world's greatest museums, continue to fascinate with their modernity and universality.

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(After) Jean-Baptiste Greuze Young Girl in a White Cap Oil on canvas, circa 1850–1880

Considered either a later interpretation or a study, this fine painting is closely related to two works by Greuze: Portrait of a Young Girl, housed in the Bowes Museum, and Portrait of a Little Girl in a White Cap, held at the Musée Cognacq-Jay.
A charming and tender portrait of a young girl in a white cap, captured in a thoughtful pose.

Dimensions:
Unframed: Height 17 7/8 in – Width 14 5/8 in.
Framed: Height 23 5/8 in – Width 20 7/8 in.

Condition:
In good overall condition, this painting is presented in a handsome carved and gilded wood frame. It has been professionally cleaned, with two minor, older restorations noted.

Biography:
Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725–1805) – Master of Sentiment and Genre Painting
Born in Tournus, Burgundy, Jean-Baptiste Greuze emerged as one of the 18th century's most iconic painters, renowned for his moral scenes and emotionally charged portraits. After training in Lyon, he settled in Paris, where he quickly gained acclaim for his ability to capture human expressions and intimate narratives, moving away from the grand historical and mythological subjects favored at the time. His style, characterized by poignant realism and rare psychological depth, earned him public admiration and the patronage of influential collectors, including the philosopher Denis Diderot, who hailed him as a “philosopher-painter.”

Greuze excelled in depicting everyday life, transforming simple moments—a mother teaching her child, a father blessing his family—into works rich with morality and poetry. His masterpieces, such as The Village Betrothal and Filial Piety, became icons of sentimental painting, blending technical mastery with narrative depth. Though his academic ambitions sometimes clashed with contemporary conventions, his genius lay in humanizing art, making him a forerunner of Romanticism.

Celebrated for his skillful use of light and detail, Greuze left a lasting impact on European painting. Despite financial struggles later in life, his legacy endures, cherished for its authenticity and ability to resonate through seemingly ordinary scenes. Today, his works, displayed in major museums worldwide, continue to captivate with their modernity and universal appeal.