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Self-Portrait as Aspasia
Marie-Geneviève Bouliard
1794 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking late-18th-century neoclassical self-portrait featuring rich red drapery and elegant classical motifs.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Created in 1794, this self-portrait by Marie-Geneviève Bouliard depicts the artist as Aspasia, the influential intellectual of ancient Greece. The work is a prime example of French Neoclassicism, characterized by its luminous skin tones, sophisticated handling of fabric, and a balanced composition that includes a hand mirror, an ancient bust, and a lush floral arrangement.
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