Comtesse d’Haussonville

The oil painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres titled Comtesse d’Haussonville   really surprised me because it was one of the first portraits I ever saw that incorporated the use of a mirror to give the spectator a glimpse at the backside of the subject. Because of the mirror, you can see how her hair is beautifully braided and held together by some sort of hair pik. The mirror also brings light to the details of the lace collar as well as the buttons that run down her back, which I would assume she buttoned to secure her dress on. In a way, this gives this 2-D painting has a 3-D feel since you have a relatively complete view of the girl. I was also really shocked by how realistic the dress looked. The sheen of the fabric was so carefully painted, and every fold, wrinkle, and ruffle was given so much attention. I almost wanted to reach out and touch the dress.

The painting continues to tease my memory because of the girls facial expression. I want to know what she is thinking about; the expression she has is rather neutral, but it is clear that something is on her mind because of her hand placement. Her eyes look right into the viewer’s, and they seems a little tired and distressed, which can be deduced from her blue-gray tinted under eye bags.

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