Portrait of Madame Récamier by Jacques-Louis David. A young woman in a high-waisted white dress reclines on a classical chaise longue against a sparse, dark background.

Portrait of Madame Récamier

Jacques-Louis David

1800 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic Neoclassical portrait of socialite Juliette Récamier reclining in an elegant white gown.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Bedroom · Living Room
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1800 by Jacques-Louis David, this masterpiece of French Neoclassicism captures the celebrated socialite Juliette Récamier. The work is famous for its revolutionary simplicity, featuring the subject on a Pompeian-style sofa against a minimalist background that highlights the graceful silhouette of her Empire-style dress.

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