Emilie’s Velvet

I created this portrait of Émilie du Châtelet after the 18th-century painting by Marianne Loir. My intention was not to make an exact copy, but to bring Émilie to life through my own perspective.

I focused particularly on the blue velvet, its depth and luminosity, as an echo of the elegance and strength of the woman herself. The compass she holds evokes her commitment to science, while the fabric gives the portrait a more sensitive and contemporary presence.