Madame Adolphe Koechlin
Painting on canvas • Claude Monet
Style & Movement
French Impressionism (Early period)
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas with fluid brushwork and glazing
Creation Period
1867-1868
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 73 x 54 inches (186 x 137 cm), vertical rectangular portrait format
Subject Description
A full-length portrait of a woman standing in profile against a light blue curtain. She wears a brown dress with a patterned shawl, looking away from the viewer. A small table with flowers is to her right.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent/Very Good; well-preserved in a museum environment
Estimated Market Value
$40,000,000 - $60,000,000 USD (Museum primary asset)
Auction Estimate
$35,000,000 - $55,000,000 USD
Provenance History
Commissioned by Adolphe Koechlin; various private collections; currently in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
Art Historical Significance
A rare large-scale formal portrait by Monet, demonstrating his mastery of light and fabric texture before his full transition into pure Impressionist landscapes.
Notable Features
Signature is visible in the lower right corner; the play of light on the satin dress reflects Monet's early interest in luminosity.
Condition Issues
Minor craquelure consistent with age, though largely stable under museum conservation.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain controlled humidity (45-55%), UV-filtered lighting, and archival framing.