Madame Nicolas Louis Faret by Martin Drolling. A half-length portrait of a woman with dark, curled hair wearing a high-waisted green gown with an elaborate white lace ruff.

Madame Nicolas Louis Faret

Martin Drolling

1812 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A refined 19th-century portrait of a woman, featuring delicate lace details and the soft luminosity of traditional French oil painting.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1812 by artist Martin Drolling, this portrait of Madame Nicolas Louis Faret exemplifies the elegant realism of the Empire period. The subject is depicted with meticulous attention to her lace-trimmed gown and intricate hairstyle, set against a dark, atmospheric background that brings her features into sharp focus.