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      Adèle Romany, 1769 – 1846

      Adèle Romany's 37 Most Famous Paintings

      Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795) is the painting Adèle Romany is best remembered for; it belongs to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.. Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811) and Portrait of a Young Woman (1804) complete the trio of best-loved canvases. Our catalogue counts 39 works by Adèle Romany. Here are the 37 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.

      Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to 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

      The ten best-loved paintings by Adèle Romany

      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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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      Adèle Romany: canvases 11 to 37 of the ranking

      Portrait de Mme Thénard (1800) by Adèle Romany
      #16

      Portrait de Mme Thénard

      1800 · Carnavalet Museum

      In Portrait de Mme Thénard, Adèle Romany presents a three-quarter length portrait of the subject. The figure is positioned against a dark, indeterminate background that lacks specific environmental…

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      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 Fleury (1818) by Adèle Romany
      #28

      Portrait of Fleury

      1818 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française

      A middle-aged man sits in a three-quarter length pose, his presence defined by a sense of intellectual weight and social standing. He is positioned slightly off-center, a composition…

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      Portrait of Voltaire (1836) by Adèle Romany
      #35

      Portrait of Voltaire

      1836 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française

      In the Portrait of Voltaire by Adèle Romany, the subject is captured in a bust-length study. The man is positioned slightly off-center, his body turned toward the viewer's…

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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 canvases, period by period

      What Adèle Romany painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Adèle Romany's canvases hang

      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's most famous canvas, decade after decade

      1. 1790s
      2. 1800s
        Portrait of a Young Woman (1804) by Adèle Romany
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        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
        Canvas 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
        Ranked 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 canvases, question by question

      Which canvas is Adèle Romany most remembered for?Read the answer

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

      Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou: how old was Adèle Romany when it was painted?Read the answer

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

      What are Adèle Romany's ten most famous canvases?Read 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. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many paintings did Adèle Romany create?Read the answer

      39 works by Adèle Romany are in our catalogue, dated 1791 to 1836.

      Where do Adèle Romany's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer

      Mostly in Library-museum of the Comédie-Française (Paris), Château de Versailles (Versailles) and Museum of Fine Arts (Boston); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Adèle Romany paint the most famous canvases?Read the answer

      In 1800s, which gave 13 of the 37 works on this page, Portrait of a Young Woman among them.

      Which famous Adèle Romany canvas came first, and which came last?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is Portrait of Julie Candeille (1791); the latest is Portrait of Voltaire (1836).

      Which subjects did Adèle Romany paint most?Read the answer

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

      Which medium appears most in Adèle Romany's paintings?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 29 of the 37 works on this page.

      Which movement is Adèle Romany associated with?Read the answer

      Neoclassicism, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which paintings by Adèle Romany are held by the Library-museum of the Comédie-Française?Read the answer

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

      Where can I buy a reproduction of a Adèle Romany painting?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Meet the painter: 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.