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Portrait de Madame de Guerin

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This delicate portrait captures the elegant profile of a lady adorned in a grand, sweeping hat, the feathers of which dance in soft, whimsical curls around her head. Rendered in warm sepia tones and accented with deeper black shading, the artist employs expressive, fluid lines that swirl and overlap to give life and texture to the woman’s abundant hair and voluminous hat. Her poised, serene expression, eyes closed gently, suggests a moment of introspective calm, a quiet confidence conveyed with subtle grace. The light touch in her hand resting near her collarbone adds an intimate, almost tender gesture that invites the viewer to imagine her inner world and emotions.

Portrait de Madame de Guerin

Paul César Helleu

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4256 × 5696 px
475 × 640 mm

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