Where to See A Mulatto Woman: Musée Fabre, Montpellier

This painting by Eugène Delacroix portrait around 1821-24, depicting a woman of mixed race with directness and dignity. She meets the viewer's gaze steadily, her partially exposed chest rendered with the warm flesh tones Delacroix admired in Rubens.

It is also known as "Portrait of Aspasie," though little is known about the sitter. Delacroix's treatment avoids the exoticism common in such subjects, presenting a striking individual rather than a type. The work demonstrates his interest in diverse subjects and rich color harmonies. It hangs at the Musée Fabre in Montpellier.

It's at the Musée Fabre in Montpellier, France. It was recently loaned to major exhibitions at the Louvre and Metropolitan Museum.

She's identified as Aspasie, though little is known about her. Delacroix depicted her with unusual dignity for the period You can see it at Musée Fabre, Montpellier.

It's French Romanticism, showing Delacroix's interest in color inspired by Rubens and Venetian masters It's held at Musée Fabre, Montpellier.

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