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          Adèle Romany, 1769 – 1846

          The 37 Most Famous Paintings by Adèle Romany

          The painting that made Adèle Romany famous is Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795); it hangs in the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.. Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811) and Portrait of a Young Woman (1804) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 39 works by Adèle Romany in our catalogue, these 37 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

          Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

          Portrait of Adèle Romany
          Adèle Romany · 1769 – 1846
          Born · died
          1769 – 1846, Paris
          Movement
          Neoclassicism
          Works in our catalogue
          39
          Most famous
          Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795)
          Most works at
          Library-museum of the Comédie-Française

          Adèle Romany: the ten masterpieces

          Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795) by Adèle Romany
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          Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou

          1795 · Oil · National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

          The gaze of the sitter meets us in Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou, a work that captures a quiet, creative pause. Painted by Adèle Romany around 1795, the portrait presents a woman poised amidst the tools of her intellect and expression. She exists in a moment of stillness, her presence defined by the delicate textures of her attire and the objects that surround her.

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          Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811) by Adèle Romany
          2

          Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow

          1811 · Oil On Canvas · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

          In this portrait from 1811, we find ourselves in the private, composed space of Madame Coury, the widow Duhamel. She is seated with a quiet dignity, her presence defined by a sense of refined status and the stillness of a life lived with intention. The composition is a three-quarter length arrangement, positioning her slightly off-center to create a balanced, natural poise. A deep forest green gown anchors the figure, its…

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          Portrait of a Young Woman (1804) by Adèle Romany
          3

          Portrait of a Young Woman

          1804 · Oil On Canvas · Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris

          The artwork titled Portrait of a Young Woman is a portrait painted by Adèle Romany. Created in 1804, this oil on canvas work belongs to the genre of portraiture. The subject of the painting is a single young woman, depicted in a full-length vertical composition.

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          Portrait of Julie Candeille (1791) by Adèle Romany
          4

          Portrait of Julie Candeille

          1791 · Oil On Canvas

          In Portrait of Julie Candeille, Adèle Romany employs a formal, neoclassical arrangement to present the subject in a medium close-up. The figure is contained within an oval vignette, a choice that creates a sense of depth and focuses the viewer's attention on the sitter. This geometric structure provides a controlled boundary against a soft, atmospheric background of dark greenery. The composition balances the organic fluidity of the subject with this…

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          Portrait of a Young Harpist (1795) by Adèle Romany
          5

          Portrait of a Young Harpist

          1795 · Oil On Canvas · Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Lille

          The air in the room feels heavy with the scent of old wood and the quiet anticipation of a single note. A young woman sits poised, her body angled toward the left as her fingers prepare to brush against the vertical strings of a harp. The warm, reddish-brown wood of the instrument catches the light, creating a soft glow that contrasts against the deep, muted teal of the background. She…

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          Portrait of a woman (1795) by Adèle Romany
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          Portrait of a woman

          1795 · Oil On Canvas · Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris

          The Portrait of a woman by Adèle Romany captures a single, quiet moment from 1795. This bust-length composition is set within an oval format, focusing the viewer's attention on the presence of the sitter. The subject is an elegant and intimate young woman, her likeness emerging from a dark, muted background that recedes into shadow.

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          Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois (1795) by Adèle Romany
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          Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois

          1795 · Oil

          In this oval-format portrait, we encounter Amélie-Justine Pontois in a moment of quiet poise. The composition, captured in a three-quarter view, positions her with a gentle sense of movement that avoids the stiffness often found in formal commissions of the era. She is rendered with a soft, luminous quality, her skin tones warming against a background of atmospheric greys and deep, nebulous shadows. There is a certain stillness here, a…

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          Charles-Antoine d'Artenay (1792) by Adèle Romany
          8

          Charles-Antoine d'Artenay

          1792 · Oil On Canvas · Château de Versailles, Versailles

          The man sits in a quiet, oval frame, caught in a moment of stillness. He is a figure of the late eighteenth century, draped in the heavy, tactile weight of a dark coat. A crisp white cravat provides a sharp, bright break against the warmth of his skin and the earthy tones of his attire. Light falls from the upper left, carving the geometry of his face with a gentle…

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          Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois (1800) by Adèle Romany
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          Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois

          1800 · Oil

          The air feels still, as if the world has paused to allow this couple a moment of private repose. Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois lean toward one another, their connection felt through the gentle tilt of their heads and the soft drape of a shawl. She rests her arm upon his shoulder, a gesture of quiet intimacy that speaks of a shared life lived in the calm of a changing era.…

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          A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family (1804) by Adèle Romany
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          A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family

          1804 · Oil On Canvas · Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

          The scene unfolds within the quiet tension of "A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family," an oil on canvas work that captures a fleeting moment of domestic hesitation. Adèle Romany brings this intimate gathering to life, freezing a single instance of social grace and youthful uncertainty. The figures are suspended in a poised, formal arrangement that suggests the weight of expectation hanging in the…

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          More Adèle Romany masterpieces, 11 to 37

          Portrait of Emilie Leverd (1808) by Adèle Romany
          #21

          Portrait of Emilie Leverd

          1808 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française

          Portrait of Emilie Leverd by Adèle Romany is a three-quarter length portrait composed with a deliberate sense of balance. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, directing her gaze…

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          Mlle Raucourt as Agrippine (1812) by Adèle Romany
          #22

          Mlle Raucourt as Agrippine

          1812 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française

          In this portrait, titled Mlle Raucourt as Agrippine, the artist Adèle Romany presents a striking study of the celebrated French actress Françoise Marie Antoinette Saucerotte. Known professionally as…

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          Portrait of mademoiselle A.P. (1806) by Adèle Romany
          #24

          Portrait of mademoiselle A.P.

          1806 · Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai

          A young woman is positioned in a three-quarter length pose, situated slightly off-center within a landscape setting. She wears a satin gown of luminous white and silver tones…

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          Baptiste cadet (1832) by Adèle Romany
          #36

          Baptiste cadet

          1832 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française

          The artwork titled Baptiste cadet is a portrait executed by the artist Adèle Romany. This specific piece was created in 1832. The subject of the painting is a…

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          Adèle Romany's paintings by period

          Early Period

          1791 – 1798 · 7 works in this list
          Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795), Adèle Romany #1 Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou 1795 · National Museum of Women in the Arts Portrait of Julie Candeille (1791), Adèle Romany #4 Portrait of Julie Candeille 1791 Portrait of a Young Harpist (1795), Adèle Romany #5 Portrait of a Young Harpist 1795 · Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille Portrait of a woman (1795), Adèle Romany #6 Portrait of a woman 1795 · Musée Jacquemart-André Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois (1795), Adèle Romany #7 Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois 1795

          Mature Period

          1799 – 1833 · 28 works in this list
          Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811), Adèle Romany #2 Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow 1811 · Nationalmuseum Portrait of a Young Woman (1804), Adèle Romany #3 Portrait of a Young Woman 1804 · Musée Marmottan Monet Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois (1800), Adèle Romany #9 Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois 1800 A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family (1804), Adèle Romany #10 A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family 1804 · Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center Presumed self-portrait (1799), Adèle Romany #11 Presumed self-portrait 1799 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen

          The subjects Adèle Romany painted most

          The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

          Woman 24 works

          Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795), Adèle Romany #1 Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou 1795 · National Museum of Women in the Arts Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811), Adèle Romany #2 Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow 1811 · Nationalmuseum Portrait of a Young Woman (1804), Adèle Romany #3 Portrait of a Young Woman 1804 · Musée Marmottan Monet Portrait of Julie Candeille (1791), Adèle Romany #4 Portrait of Julie Candeille 1791

          Man 14 works

          Charles-Antoine d'Artenay (1792), Adèle Romany #8 Charles-Antoine d'Artenay 1792 · Château de Versailles Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois (1800), Adèle Romany #9 Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois 1800 Young lovers playing the lyre (1802), Adèle Romany #12 Young lovers playing the lyre 1802 Louis Jean-Baptiste Étienne Vigée (1800), Adèle Romany #15 Louis Jean-Baptiste Étienne Vigée 1800

          White dress 6 works

          Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois (1795), Adèle Romany #7 Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois 1795 A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family (1804), Adèle Romany #10 A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family 1804 · Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center Portrait of mademoiselle A.P. (1806), Adèle Romany #24 Portrait of mademoiselle A.P. 1806 · Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai Portrait of Amélie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie (1818), Adèle Romany #31 Portrait of Amélie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie 1818

          White cravat 6 works

          Joseph-Dominique Fabry Garat Playing a Lyre Guitar (1808), Adèle Romany #20 Joseph-Dominique Fabry Garat Playing a Lyre Guitar 1808 · Museum of Fine Arts Portrait of Antoine Valedau (1809), Adèle Romany #25 Portrait of Antoine Valedau 1809 · Musée Fabre The Marquis de Romance Mesmon's snack (1815), Adèle Romany #29 The Marquis de Romance Mesmon's snack 1815 · Château de Versailles Portrait of Voltaire (1836), Adèle Romany #35 Portrait of Voltaire 1836 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française

          Where to see Adèle Romany's paintings

          The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

          Museum City Works by Adèle Romany Paintings from this list
          Library-museum of the Comédie-Française Paris 5 Portrait of Emilie Leverd, Mlle Raucourt as Agrippine, Portrait of Fleury
          Château de Versailles, VersaillesChâteau de Versailles Versailles 2 Charles-Antoine d'Artenay, The Marquis de Romance Mesmon's snack
          Museum of Fine Arts, BostonMuseum of Fine Arts Boston 2 Portrait of a Lady at a Pianoforte, Joseph-Dominique Fabry Garat Playing a Lyre Guitar
          National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.National Museum of Women in the Arts Washington, D.C. 1 Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou
          Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 1 Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow
          Musée Marmottan Monet, ParisMusée Marmottan Monet Paris 1 Portrait of a Young Woman
          Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, LillePalais des Beaux-Arts de Lille Lille 1 Portrait of a Young Harpist
          Musée Jacquemart-André, ParisMusée Jacquemart-André Paris 1 Portrait of a woman

          Adèle Romany, decade by decade: the defining painting of each

          1. 1790s
          2. 1800s
            Portrait of a Young Woman (1804) by Adèle Romany
            #3 of 37

            Portrait of a Young Woman

            Age 31 – 40 · Musée Marmottan Monet

            The artwork titled Portrait of a Young Woman is a portrait painted by Adèle Romany. Created in 1804, this oil on canvas work belongs to the genre of…

          3. 1810s
            Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811) by Adèle Romany
            #2 of 37

            Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow

            Age 41 – 50 · Nationalmuseum

            In this portrait from 1811, we find ourselves in the private, composed space of Madame Coury, the widow Duhamel. She is seated with a quiet dignity, her presence…

          4. 1830s
            Portrait de Zoé Prévost, de l'Opéra-Comique (1830) by Adèle Romany
            #32 of 37

            Portrait de Zoé Prévost, de l'Opéra-Comique

            Age 61 – 70 · Musée Magnin

            The artwork is titled Portrait de Zoé Prévost, de l'Opéra-Comique and was executed by the artist Adèle Romany. This portrait depicts Geneviève-Aimé-Zoë Prévost, a figure known in professional…

          Adèle Romany's masterpieces: questions and answers

          Which painting is Adèle Romany best known for?Show the answer

          Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795), National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.. Next come Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811) and Portrait of a Young Woman (1804).

          How old was Adèle Romany when painting Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou?Show the answer

          26 years old: Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou dates from 1795 and Adèle Romany was born in 1769.

          What are Adèle Romany's ten greatest paintings?Show the answer

          Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou, Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow, Portrait of a Young Woman, Portrait of Julie Candeille, Portrait of a Young Harpist, Portrait of a woman, Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois, Charles-Antoine d'Artenay, Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois and A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

          How many works did Adèle Romany paint?Show the answer

          Our catalogue lists 39 works by Adèle Romany, dated from 1791 to 1836.

          In which museums can I see Adèle Romany's masterpieces?Show the answer

          Most of them are in Library-museum of the Comédie-Française (Paris), Château de Versailles (Versailles) and Museum of Fine Arts (Boston). The table above lists the museums one by one.

          When did Adèle Romany paint the masterpieces?Show the answer

          In 1800s: 13 of the 37 works on this page date from then, among them Portrait of a Young Woman.

          What are the first and last famous paintings of Adèle Romany?Show the answer

          The earliest on this page is Portrait of Julie Candeille (1791), the latest Portrait of Voltaire (1836).

          What were Adèle Romany's favourite subjects?Show the answer

          Woman (24), Man (14) and White dress (6), among the 37 works on this page.

          Which technique did Adèle Romany favour?Show the answer

          Oil On Canvas: 29 of the 37 works on this page.

          What art movement is Adèle Romany part of?Show the answer

          Neoclassicism, as the paintings on this page show.

          Which masterpieces by Adèle Romany hang at the Library-museum of the Comédie-Française?Show the answer

          Portrait of Emilie Leverd, Mlle Raucourt as Agrippine and Portrait of Fleury are among the 5 works on this page held by the Library-museum of the Comédie-Française, Paris.

          Can I own a reproduction of a Adèle Romany masterpiece?Show the answer

          Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

          The life of Adèle Romany

          Adèle de Romance (Adèle Romanée): A Life in Miniature and Portraiture

          Adèle de Romance, also known as Adèle Romany or Adèle Romanée (December 7, 1769 – June 6, 1846), was a highly regarded French painter specializing in miniatures and portraits. Her career spanned several decades of significant social and political change in France, and she successfully navigated the art world while adapting her name and artistic presentation to reflect evolving circumstances.

          Early Life and Artistic Training

          • Birth and Legitimation: Born Jeanne Marie Mercier in Paris, Adèle was initially recognized as an illegitimate child. In 1778, at age eight, she was legitimized by her father, Godefroy V, Marquis de Romance, brother of the writer Germain-Hyacinthe de Romance, from this point adopting the name Adèle de Romance.
          • Formal Education: She received formal artistic training under Jean-Baptiste Regnault, a prominent French history painter and academician. This foundational education provided her with a strong understanding of drawing, composition, and color theory – essential skills for both miniature painting and portraiture.
          • Marriage to François Antoine Romany: In 1790, Adèle married fellow miniature painter François Antoine Romany. While their marriage eventually ended in divorce, it significantly influenced her early career as she often exhibited under his surname, "Romany."

          Artistic Style and Notable Works

          • Specialization: Adèle de Romance’s artistic focus centered on miniatures and portraits, particularly those depicting individuals involved in the performing arts. This niche allowed her to cultivate a clientele within Parisian theatrical and musical circles.
          • Exhibitions at the Paris Salon: From 1793 to 1808, she exhibited her works under the name "Romany," and subsequently from 1808 to 1833 as “Romanée.” She presented a substantial body of work over forty years, demonstrating consistent artistic output.
          • Notable Works:
            • Portrait of Auguste Vestris: This piece, housed at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, exemplifies her skill in capturing likeness and character.
            • Self-portrait with her children (1800): A poignant depiction showcasing both artistic talent and familial life.
            • Portraits of Mlle Raucourt and Mlle Emilie Leverd: These portraits, exhibited at various Salons, further solidified her reputation for capturing the essence of theatrical personalities.
          • Artistic Characteristics: Her miniatures are known for their delicate detail, refined color palettes, and ability to convey a sense of personality within a small format. Her larger portraits demonstrate a similar attention to detail and an understanding of light and shadow.

          Recognition and Historical Significance

          • Gold Medal of the Jury (1808): This prestigious award recognized her artistic merit and contributed to her standing within the French art establishment.
          • Influence on Other Artists: While not a revolutionary figure, Adèle de Romance’s consistent production of high-quality miniatures and portraits helped maintain the popularity of these genres during a period when larger historical paintings were gaining prominence.
          • Representation of Performing Arts: Her focus on portraying actors, actresses, and musicians provides valuable visual documentation of Parisian theatrical life in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Comédie-Française holds a significant collection of her works due to this specialization.
          • Financial Acumen: Beyond her artistic pursuits, Adèle demonstrated business savvy through financial speculations during periods of political upheaval, showcasing an entrepreneurial spirit uncommon for women artists of the time.

          Legacy and Rediscovery

          Adèle de Romance’s work received limited critical attention after her death in 1846. However, recent scholarship and a retrospective exhibition at the Jean-Honoré-Fragonard Museum in Grasse (scheduled for 2025) are contributing to a renewed appreciation of her artistic contributions. Her legacy lies not only in her skillful execution but also in her ability to capture the spirit of a vibrant cultural scene and navigate a complex historical landscape as a successful female artist.

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