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Neoclassicism · 1782

Self Portrait in a Straw Hat

Self Portrait in a Straw Hat by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun

Self Portrait in a Straw Hat (1782) by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun. Its palette is led by muted azure teal (#7c9395, 34%) and dark grey (#5a5d5a, 23%), with accents of amber brown and pale muted golden cream. Overall the canvas is mid-toned, muted and balanced between warm and cool.

Palette

Color families

Brown 31%, Gray 25%, Blue 21%, Black 19%, White 2%

Measurements

Lightness
0.48
Contrast
0.54
Vividness
0.028
Warmth
+0.24
Complexity
136 cells
Hue range
0.60
Focus
0.09

Details

Date
1782
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
97.8 × 70.5 cm
Genre
self-portrait
Collection
National Gallery, London

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