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Woman with Fur Collar and Large Hat

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A captivating portrait, done with delicate but expressive strokes, reveals a woman swathed in luxurious fur and crowned with an extravagant wide-brimmed hat. The artist masterfully balances light and shadow; the soft, subtle hatching creates texture and depth, especially in the flowing fur collar and the billowing feather details on the hat. Her face is the undeniable focal point — luminous and lightly flushed — with eyes that gently meet the viewer, hinting at a playful confidence or a secret known only to her. The use of warm browns against the stark white background emphasizes the figure's elegance and refinement without overwhelming the composition.

This lithograph resonates with the charm of Belle Époque fashion and society, capturing both the style and spirit of a sophisticated era marked by grace and ornamentation. The fluidity of lines and restrained palette evoke a sense of delicate beauty and fleeting grace, as if the woman could step out of the sketch into the world at any moment. The piece is a brilliant example of combining drawing and printmaking techniques, inviting viewers to appreciate both the technical skill and the emotional undertones of early 20th-century portraiture.

Woman with Fur Collar and Large Hat

Paul César Helleu

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3350 × 5400 px
348 × 550 mm

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