Marie-Gabrielle Capet
1761–1818 · French · 13 artworks
NeoclassicismPrecise draftsmanshipSmooth brushworkSubtle color palettesEmphasis on likenessElegant composition
artist bio
Marie-Gabrielle Capet was a French Neoclassical painter known for her portraits. She was a student of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and specialized in portraiture, capturing the likenesses of prominent figures of her time with a focus on detail and elegance.
what you'll learn
Studying Capet's work allows students to understand the Neoclassical style's emphasis on clarity, balance, and idealized forms in portraiture. Students can learn about the role of women artists in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and their contributions to portrait painting.
13 artworks
Portrait of Sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon working at the bust of Voltaire
1801
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Portrait of Marie-Jospeh Chénier
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Portrait of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard
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Atelier of Madame Vincent
1808
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Portrait de la baronne, Dannery tenant son fils Jean Germain Samuel dans ses bras
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Self Portrait
1783
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Portrait of Simon Charles Miger
1806
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Portrait of Françoise de Châlus
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Portrait of François-André Vincent
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A girl standing before a tree with lilac, in white silk dress with white sash tied in a bow, long dark curling hair, forest and sky background
1811
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Portrait of Philippe Jacques Knoderer
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Catherine the Great
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Portrait of Anne-Félicité Grésille
1785
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