佩里涅昂（Alexis Joseph Perignon, 1806-1882）為十九世紀法國新古典主義（Neoclassicism）的畫家。佩里涅昂精通風景、歷史與肖像等題材的畫作，其中又以肖像畫的名聲最為人所熟知。佩里涅昂偏好以新古典主義中精緻細膩的技巧與畫風創作肖像畫，並刻畫出華美、逼真的效果與氛圍。而其出色之處，則在於佩里涅昂能清楚的傳達出畫中人物不同的個性與氣質。

本作即為佩里涅昂典型的肖像畫作品。畫中的布蘭濟夫人以四分之三的右側斜坐於綠椅之上。其一雙清澈的眼眸、直挺的鼻樑、淡淡的微笑，以及白裡透紅的肌膚，再現出布蘭濟夫人美麗的容貌與典雅的氣質。夫人兩側的髮絲蓋過耳朵並在頭上辮髮成髻的髮型，不僅反映出十九世紀中期女子的盛行髮式，更有修飾臉型之效。而露出雙肩與胸前的白色低胸禮服，以及強調腰身的束腹，亦可見當時女子偏好展現肩頸線條與突顯腰身的衣裝。其中，繞於夫人右臂上的粉紅色披肩為純白衣裙帶來色彩變化，而鑲於兩側的皮毛，則為之增添幾分貴氣。

佩里涅昂以精細的筆法完美呈現出布蘭濟夫人美麗的五官與優雅的神情，並傳神的表現出絲質禮服與皮毛披肩的質感，呈現出新古典主義喜好的逼真畫風。在整體安排上，亦見畫家的巧思，如運用倒三角的下顎線條、低胸領口與斜線裝飾，以及在腿上微微交扣的雙手，呼應夫人髮絲與披肩自然下垂的三角形線條，使畫面不僅平衡更充滿律動。而後方以土黃色調為主的背景，則更加襯托出夫人白皙的肌膚，以及白色衣裙與粉紅色披肩的柔嫩色調，彰顯出畫中女子溫和、端莊的氣質。(徐鈺涵)

Alexis Joseph Perignon (1806-1882) was a French artist from the 19th century of the Neoclassicist school. He was most known for his portrait paintings. Perignon favored the refined Neoclassicist techniques and styles in his portrait works. He created sumptuous and realistic effects and atmospheres. His most outstanding feature was that he was able to clearly capture the characteristics and aura of each individual subject.

Portrait of Madame de Blanzay is one of the portraits painted by Perignon. Madame de Blanzay is turned to the right sitting on a green chair and facing three quarters to the front. She has clear bright eyes, a straight nose and wears a soft smile. Together with her rosy complexion, the beauty and elegance of Madame de Blanzay is presented perfectly. The lady's hair covers her ears on either side, plaited and folded about her head, shaping the contours of her face. This serves as a reflection of hairstyles fashionable in the 19th century. The low-cut white ball-gown revealing her shoulders and the top of her chest, and the corset emphasizing her waist present dress style at the time, which favores showing the contours of the neck, shoulders and waist. The pink cape lying across the right arm of the lady brings a burst of color to the pure white of the dress, while the fur lining adds a sense of sophistication.

Using refined techniques, Perignon depicts the features and graceful expression of Madame de Blanzay perfectly, and he vividly presents the textures of the silk dress and fur cape. All of these express the realistic style of Neoclassicism. In the overall arrangement, we can see the artist's careful composition. For example, the upside-down triangle of the jaw line, the low-cut bodice and the slanted line decor, and the lightly clasped hands in the lap all complement the triangular form of the hair and hanging cape so that the image is both balanced and full of rhythm. (Yu Han HSU)