Gustave Léonard de Jongh was a Belgian painter who lived from 1829 to 1893. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels and later gained fame working between Brussels and Paris. He did not rely on a single patron but flourished by catering to the rising bourgeoisie's demand for genre paintings. De Jonghe is known as a significant figure in Belle Époque genre painting, particularly focusing on the private lives of fashionable and affluent women.
His most famous works are intimate interior scenes that depict elegant ladies engaged in leisure activities, such as reading, playing music, or receiving visitors, often titled simply Elegant Woman in an Interior. De Jonghe's style is characterized by delicate brushwork, soft lighting, richly textured fabrics, and intricate details of the luxurious interiors of the period. Our cross stitch designs based on De Jonghe's art offer you a chance to recreate the opulence and grace of 19th-century Parisian high society. Stitching these patterns is a truly immersive experience in capturing light on velvet and lace, allowing you to bring a piece of sophisticated Belle Époque elegance into your own home.