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Young woman seated in profile

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The portrait captures a young woman, seated in profile against a backdrop of serene, almost clinical, green. Her gaze is directed outwards, lost in thought, or perhaps simply observing something beyond the frame; The artist uses light and shadow to sculpt her form, highlighting the curve of her neck and the delicate structure of her face; I'm drawn to the almost hesitant way she rests her hand on the chair. The choice of colors – the deep blues and greens, offset by the vibrant yellows and hints of white – create a sense of both calm and intrigue. It's like a moment suspended in time, a quiet contemplation amidst the everyday.

Young woman seated in profile

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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1914

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3958 × 3188 px
1000 × 800 mm

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