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Portrait of a Woman with Feathered Hat

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This captivating sketch presents a poised woman adorned in early 20th-century attire, delicately rendered with graceful lines and soft shading. The artist captures her serene expression, eyes gently closed or lowered, evoking a sense of introspection or modesty. Her elaborate hat, marked by sweeping feather details, contrasts beautifully with the fluidity of her flowing dress, executed with loose yet confident strokes of sepia and white highlights. The minimalistic background allows the viewer to focus solely on the elegant figure, whose posture suggests a quiet moment of pause or gentle contemplation. The subtle interplay between light and shadow enhances the delicate textures of the fabric and hair, revealing the artist’s masterful control over line weight and composition.

Portrait of a Woman with Feathered Hat

Paul César Helleu

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4740 × 6400 px
635 × 757 mm

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