Back to gallery
Woman with a Velvet Collar

Art Appreciation

This delicate portrait captures a woman with a voluminous, intricately styled mane of hair rendered in warm, golden-brown hues that practically shimmer against the ethereal, almost translucent ivory background. Her gaze is subtle and engaging, directed slightly sideways, giving a serene yet distant expression that intrigues and invites contemplation. The artist has masterfully used fine, flowing lines to define the contours of her face and hair, creating a soft, airy texture that contrasts beautifully with the stark, black velvet collar encircling her neck, which anchors the composition with a bold, tactile richness. The lightly sketched outlines of her clothing and hand hint at the unfinished or intentionally minimalistic nature of the work, inviting the viewer’s imagination to complete the image.

Woman with a Velvet Collar

Paul César Helleu

Category:

Created:

1900

Likes:

0

Dimensions:

2848 × 4526 px
495 × 705 mm

Download:

Related artworks

Lotus Gathering Scene
On the Beach at Trouville
Who would have thought!
The Little One Is Dreaming
Portrait of a Young Man Wearing a Blue Beret
Marie-Thérèse Durand-Ruel Sewing
A veiled woman, bust-length
The Representative of the People on Duty 1794
Portrait of Doña Isabel Cobos de Porcel