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Number one among Adèle Varillat's paintings is Portrait of a Woman Artist (1795). In second and third place: Une jeune fille cherchant à lire son sort dans une reine-marguerite (1804) and Portrait of mme Tallien (1797). Our catalogue holds 6 works by Adèle Varillat. The 6 listed here are the most famous, in rank order, with the year and museum of each original.
The top 10: Adèle Varillat's most famous paintings
Museums holding Adèle Varillat's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Adèle Varillat | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 1 | Portrait of mme Tallien |
Each decade's top Adèle Varillat painting
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Une jeune fille cherchant à lire son sort dans une reine-marguerite
Adèle Varillat paintings: FAQ
Which is Adèle Varillat's most famous work?Show answer
Portrait of a Woman Artist (1795) ranks first, followed by Une jeune fille cherchant à lire son sort dans une reine-marguerite (1804) and Portrait of mme Tallien (1797).
At what age was Portrait of a Woman Artist painted by Adèle Varillat?Show answer
Adèle Varillat was 26: Portrait of a Woman Artist is dated 1795, and Adèle Varillat was born in 1769.
How many paintings by Adèle Varillat are listed?Show answer
6 works by Adèle Varillat are in our catalogue, dated 1795 to 1817.
Which museums hold Adèle Varillat's most famous originals?Show answer
Mainly in Musée Boucher-de-Perthes (Abbeville). See the museum table above for the full list.
When were the top Adèle Varillat paintings made?Show answer
In 1790s: 2 of the 6 paintings ranked here date from that time, including Portrait of a Woman Artist.
What are the oldest and the most recent famous Adèle Varillat paintings?Show answer
Earliest on this page: Portrait of a Woman Artist (1795). Latest: The duc d'Orléans as a child (1817).
Can I buy a Adèle Varillat painting as a reproduction?Show answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.
Adèle Varillat: the artist behind the paintings
A distinguished French portraitist and genre painter of the Neoclassical era, Adèle Varillat captured the spirit of the Revolution through notable works like her self-portrait, inviting a closer look at her storied life.