Jules CHÉRET (1836–1932) – Elegant Woman with a Hat

Pastel on paper mounted on canvas, signed lower left.

This delicate work illustrates all the refinement and lightness characteristic of Jules Chéret, master of the poster and of pastel. The artist depicts an elegant woman wearing a wide hat adorned with flowers, dressed in a gown with rosy hues and a light veil. The play of light and the subtle shades of blue, green, and pink lend the composition a graceful and ethereal atmosphere. The gilded frame, decorated with vegetal motifs, enhances the color harmony and the softness of this fashionable portrait.

Sight dimensions: 32 x 23 cm
Framed dimensions: 44.5 x 35 cm