Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), peintre

Item

Title
Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), peintre
Rights
Musée du Louvre. Fair Use. © 2008 GrandPalaisRmn (Louvre Museum) / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Creator
Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
Date
1778
Description
The painter Joseph Vernet is depicted with a raised knee, resting his hand that is holding a paintbrush, while in the other hand he is holding a palette. Joseph's eyes are wide as his gaze travels to the right. Elisabeth knew Joseph through her dad and would often go to him for advice.
Format
Painting. Oil on canvas. 92cm x 72cm.

Publisher
Musée du Louvre
Contributor
Madalyn Wnenta
Identifier
Musée du Louvre. INV 3054
Subject
Portrait; France; 1700s; Joseph Vernet; palette; paintbrush; painter; 18th century; male; French; French baroque; rococo
Source
Jpeg file. Unknown photographer. Musée du Louvre Collections. 10/28/25.
https://collections.louvre.fr/ark:/53355/cl010065599.